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Horse Pasture, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Henry County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,193 Population 227/sq mi density
$57,637 Median Income $25,984 per capita
$119,200 Home Value $108,911 Zillow
$890 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
356 Violent Crime/100K 2,797 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,637 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,200 home value, $890/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
356 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Horse Pasture 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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,035 ft (315 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (25.0 km²)
Population Density227/sq mi
Coordinates36.6322°N, 79.9523°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHenry County County
Nearest AirportDanville Regional (DAN)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 9.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.84"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.3 / 100
Community Resilience21.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
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)

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 147 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 137 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 141 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 115 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 141 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 69 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 88 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 107 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 103 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 107 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 70 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 67 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 62 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 145 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 141 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 111 km
Mar 4, 2019 13 km E of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia M2.6 150 km
Mar 28, 2001 2 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.6 107 km
Jul 8, 2023 Virginia-North Carolina border region M2.6 71 km
Feb 4, 2021 1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina M2.6 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 201 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 279 km
1996 Fran Category 2 195 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

208 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 219 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 100 km 0
Mar 28, 2010 EF3 75 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 82 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 26 km 2
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 93 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF3 65 km 0
May 22, 1985 EF3 66 km 0
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 44 km 0
May 27, 2022 EF2 98 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 57 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF2 67 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 60 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 78 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 87 km 0
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 89 km 0
Oct 27, 2010 EF2 96 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANGEL (4,129 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 ANGEL 4,129 82 km
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 23 km
2008 LITTLE CUBA 3,017 94 km
1995 COVE 1,675 87 km
2008 BLACKHORSE 1,537 90 km
1999 FORT LEWIS MTN. 1,525 79 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,388 92 km
2022 VAF220152 1,173 88 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,171 99 km
2006 QUARRY 1,168 87 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,107 99 km
2021 GRINDSTONE 1,106 57 km
2008 TOTIERS FERRY 1,075 60 km
2024 HUCKLEBERRY KNOB 950 88 km
2002 BUCK MTN 905 62 km
2012 SPADE 884 99 km
2019 UNNAMED 794 86 km
2011 LUMBER PLANT 779 81 km
2000 MERRITT CK 750 84 km
2006 CHESTNUT 737 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in Driest
December 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in

Horse Pasture has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and November the driest (3.4").

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