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Glenvar, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Salem city County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
865 Population 622/sq mi density
$46,125 Median Income $33,867 per capita
$264,400 Home Value $300,477 Zillow
$1,059 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
114 Violent Crime/100K 1,967 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,125 median income, 1.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$264,400 home value, $1,059/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Glenvar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,092 ft (333 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density622/sq mi
Coordinates37.2762°N, 80.1264°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySalem city County
Nearest AirportRoanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 18.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.8 / 100
Community Resilience78.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very 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 No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 150 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 74 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 134 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 55 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 75 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 11 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 148 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 64 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 58 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 62 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 63 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 82 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 72 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 141 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 115 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 19 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 142 km
Mar 4, 2019 13 km E of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia M2.6 81 km
Mar 28, 2001 2 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.6 61 km
Nov 15, 1995 5 km ENE of Shady Spring, West Virginia M2.6 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 225 km
1996 Fran Category 2 264 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

102 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 106 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 98 km 2
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 98 km 1
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 84 km 0
May 27, 2022 EF2 68 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 65 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 31 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 64 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 15, 1996 EF2 50 km 0
Jun 9, 1996 EF2 35 km 0
Aug 17, 1994 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 22, 1990 EF2 50 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 25, 1977 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF2 64 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF2 9 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICH HOLE (15,923 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 RICH HOLE 15,923 79 km
2012 ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES 11,055 57 km
2023 MATTS CREEK 11,028 70 km
2016 MOUNT PLEASANT 11,001 98 km
2022 UNNAMED 7,791 80 km
2012 BARBOURS CREEK. 7,244 38 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,219 81 km
2008 ANGEL 4,129 15 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,569 99 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,518 37 km
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 64 km
2002 MARBLEYARD 3,123 68 km
2008 LITTLE CUBA 3,017 23 km
2006 PEAVINE COMPLEX 2,950 78 km
2018 LOCKRIDGE RX 2,473 99 km
2010 PATTERSON MTN 2,443 40 km
2017 GOSHEN PASS 2,309 92 km
2010 NORTH SHORT MTN 2,304 85 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,114 99 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,048 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
July 71°F (21°C) 4.1 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in

Glenvar has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.8").

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