Gretna, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Pittsylvania County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,275
Population
763/sq mi density
$36,023
Median Income
$23,758 per capita
$140,900
Home Value
$175,169 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$36,023 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$140,900 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Gretna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 836 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 763/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9495°N, 79.3626°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pittsylvania County County |
| Nearest Airport | Danville Regional (DAN) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in |
Gretna has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.8").