Gate City, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Scott County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,939
Population
487/sq mi density
$37,188
Median Income
$32,629 per capita
$158,400
Home Value
$176,043 Zillow
$600
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$37,188 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$158,400 home value, $600/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0 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 45.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (2.4").