Hiltons, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Scott County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
403 Population 336/sq mi density
$43,472 Median Income $25,320 per capita
$115,500 Home Value $169,880 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,472 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Hiltons enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,316 ft (401 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density336/sq mi
Coordinates36.6549°N, 82.4678°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyScott County County
Nearest AirportFoothills Regional (MRN)
75 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.0"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 9.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.00"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.52"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.8 / 100
Community Resilience6.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively 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 Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 75 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 87 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 142 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 98 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 140 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 143 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 45 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 89 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 120 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 125 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 149 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 122 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 71 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 123 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 122 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 92 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 124 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 79 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 60 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 1 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

102 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 16 fatalities, 213 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 46 km 3
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 65 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 75 km 6
Jul 10, 1980 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 53 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 52 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 46 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 57 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 46 km 0
Jul 6, 1980 EF2 70 km 0
Jan 25, 1975 EF2 64 km 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF2 54 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF2 71 km 1
Apr 9, 1965 EF2 71 km 0
Mar 11, 1963 EF2 93 km 1
Jun 3, 1962 EF2 25 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF2 43 km 0
Mar 5, 1955 EF2 41 km 0
Sep 25, 2024 EF1 91 km 0
Sep 24, 2024 EF1 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,345 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 66,345 92 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 91 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 91 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 80 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 79 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 75 km
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 56 km
1999 UNNAMED 10,990 76 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,572 71 km
1999 UNNAMED 9,384 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 9,084 72 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 93 km
1991 UNNAMED 8,204 95 km
1999 UNNAMED 8,143 90 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,123 97 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,114 93 km
1987 UNNAMED 8,099 90 km
1987 UNNAMED 8,047 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 7,180 90 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,177 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.8 in
March 47°F (9°C) 4.0 in
April 56°F (14°C) 3.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in

Hiltons has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.5").

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