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Hiwassee, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Carroll County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
83
Population
16/sq mi density
$67,788
Median Income
$56,228 per capita
$103,400
Home Value
$208,604 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
280
Violent Crime/100K
2,702 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$67,788 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
280 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hiwassee 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 | 2,530 ft (771 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9719°N, 80.6949°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Carroll County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Hiwassee has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.6").