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Gate City, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Scott County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,939
Population
487/sq mi density
$37,188
Median Income
$32,629 per capita
$158,400
Home Value
$170,638 Zillow
$600
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
215
Violent Crime/100K
1,185 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$37,188 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$158,400 home value, $600/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
215 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gate City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,667 ft (508 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 487/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6461°N, 82.5784°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Scott County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 78 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in |
Gate City has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (2.8").