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Hot Springs, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Bath County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
540 Population 97/sq mi density
$101,964 Median Income $39,439 per capita
$254,400 Home Value $206,041 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
173 Violent Crime/100K 1,918 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,964 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$254,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
173 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Hot Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 51.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,415 ft (736 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates38.0013°N, 79.8239°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBath County County
Nearest AirportRoanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 51.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.9 / 100
Community Resilience71.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 138 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 34 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 116 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 114 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 97 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 125 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 87 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 135 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 85 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 133 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 136 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 113 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 112 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 133 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 111 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 122 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 120 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 116 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 136 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

62 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 45 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 91 km 0
May 27, 2022 EF2 80 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 15, 1996 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 9, 1996 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 22, 1990 EF2 70 km 0
May 4, 1990 EF2 45 km 2
Jul 9, 1980 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF2 80 km 0
Nov 29, 1963 EF2 71 km 0
May 17, 1953 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF2 90 km 0
Sep 27, 2024 EF1 81 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF1 84 km 0
Apr 26, 2022 EF1 71 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF1 71 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF1 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICH HOLE (15,923 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 RICH HOLE 15,923 20 km
2012 ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES 11,055 39 km
2023 MATTS CREEK 11,028 57 km
2016 MOUNT PLEASANT 11,001 64 km
2022 UNNAMED 7,791 6 km
2012 BARBOURS CREEK. 7,244 50 km
2014 ARCHER KNOB RX 6,093 42 km
2022 UNNAMED 5,893 42 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,345 69 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,149 69 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,687 77 km
2008 ST MARYS 4,373 60 km
1999 SHOP RUN 4,261 93 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,219 5 km
2008 ANGEL 4,129 72 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,022 77 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,569 15 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,518 48 km
2002 MARBLEYARD 3,123 55 km
2008 LITTLE CUBA 3,017 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Hot Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 27°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.0").

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