Glenvar, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Salem city County
2.9
/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
58°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,125 median income, 6.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$264,400 home value, $1,059/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Glenvar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,092 ft (333 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 622/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2762°N, 80.1264°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Salem city County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.6 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in |
Glenvar has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.9").