Goshen, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Rockbridge County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
285
Population
165/sq mi density
$46,250
Median Income
$26,414 per capita
$131,300
Home Value
$218,129 Zillow
$725
Median Rent
12.5% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,300 home value, $725/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Goshen 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 45.0 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
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 | 1,489 ft (454 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 165/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9900°N, 79.5078°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rockbridge County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 96.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0410 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively 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 Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in |
Goshen has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.7").