Glasgow, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Buena Vista city County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,253
Population
819/sq mi density
$50,625
Median Income
$28,241 per capita
$117,100
Home Value
$207,240 Zillow
$814
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$50,625 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,100 home value, $814/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Glasgow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 819/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6318°N, 79.4582°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Buena Vista city County |
| Nearest Airport | Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in |
Glasgow has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.2").