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Halifax, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Halifax County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,348
Population
357/sq mi density
$56,111
Median Income
$34,345 per capita
$210,900
Home Value
$167,837 Zillow
$692
Median Rent
24.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
164
Violent Crime/100K
1,808 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,111 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$210,900 home value, $692/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
164 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Halifax enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 357/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7612°N, 78.9276°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Halifax County County |
| Nearest Airport | Danville Regional (DAN) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in |
Halifax has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and November the driest (3.0").