Galax, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Galax city County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,698
Population
813/sq mi density
$41,438
Median Income
$31,429 per capita
$126,800
Home Value
$190,059 Zillow
$692
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
295
Violent Crime/100K
4,564 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$41,438 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,800 home value, $692/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
295 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Galax experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 16.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,459 ft (750 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 813/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6656°N, 80.9143°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Galax city County |
| Nearest Airport | Statesville Regional (SVH) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in |
Galax has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and October the driest (3.1").