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Hilltown, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Galax city County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
306
Population
556/sq mi density
$32,455
Median Income
$22,498 per capita
$106,300
Home Value
$143,790 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
108
Violent Crime/100K
862 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$32,455 median income, 13.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$106,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hilltown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 16.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,479 ft (756 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 556/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7290°N, 80.9822°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Galax city County |
| Nearest Airport | Statesville Regional (SVH) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in |
Hilltown has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.7").