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Ivanhoe, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Galax city County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
711 Population 265/sq mi density
$37,313 Median Income $11,855 per capita
$87,700 Home Value $133,989 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
97 Violent Crime/100K 2,634 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$37,313 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ivanhoe 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 Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,089 ft (637 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density265/sq mi
Coordinates36.8432°N, 80.9687°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGalax city County
Nearest AirportRoanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA)
64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 16.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.2 / 100
Community Resilience47.7 / 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)

Earthquake History

38 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 M3.5 140 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 92 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 47 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 74 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 144 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 100 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 86 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 97 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 147 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 98 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 28 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 124 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 57 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 93 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 46 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 50 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 26 km
Aug 30, 2010 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee M2.7 78 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 137 km
Feb 8, 2005 15 km E of Vansant, Virginia M2.7 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 292 km
1996 Fran Category 2 274 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

119 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 145 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 90 km 3
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 85 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 96 km 0
May 26, 2022 EF2 99 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 38 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 80 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 96 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 87 km 0
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 27 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 32 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 7, 2005 EF2 96 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 92 km 0
Aug 17, 1994 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 22, 1990 EF2 98 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF2 41 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 91 km 0
Jan 25, 1975 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF2 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SAMS BRANCH (5,872 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 SAMS BRANCH 5,872 64 km
1991 BRADSHAW 5,029 91 km
1987 KIWIS CREEK 4,879 78 km
2001 CROCKETT BRANCH 4,702 85 km
2001 MOUNTAIN FORK 4,393 81 km
1987 SANDY HUFF BRANCH 4,022 100 km
1987 SOUTH FORK OF TUG RIVER 3,490 69 km
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 70 km
1987 NANCY FORK 3,198 91 km
1991 MULLENS BRANCH 3,059 94 km
1995 JIM BRANCH 3,019 87 km
1991 JOHNSON HOLLOW 2,987 69 km
1987 RAYSAL 2,658 89 km
2001 PUCKETT RIDGE 2,291 88 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,242 83 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,194 17 km
1987 ALLEN JCT. 1,918 91 km
1987 WOLFPEN BRANCH 1,887 94 km
1995 COVE 1,675 94 km
2001 COALWOOD 1,586 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in
March 44°F (6°C) 3.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in

Ivanhoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.6").

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