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Jewell Ridge, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Tazewell County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
48 Population 117/sq mi density
$26,250 Median Income $13,800 per capita
53°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
195 Violent Crime/100K 2,645 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$26,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
195 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Jewell Ridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,929 ft (893 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates37.1858°N, 81.7874°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTazewell County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
83 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 17.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score60.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.7 / 100
Community Resilience20.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave No Rating
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.7 on May 22, 2024.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 112 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 144 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 47 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 55 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 101 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 111 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 109 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 148 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 123 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 77 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 90 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 114 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 69 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 150 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 91 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 11 km
Feb 12, 2021 8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee M2.8 139 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 86 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 84 km
May 22, 2024 18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky M2.7 135 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 1 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

65 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 139 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 61 km 3
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 39 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 96 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 71 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 69 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 90 km 2
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 89 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 69 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 96 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 30 km 0
Jan 25, 1975 EF2 45 km 0
Apr 12, 1965 EF2 65 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 3, 1962 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 5, 2022 EF1 94 km 0
Aug 9, 2019 EF1 90 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF1 87 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF1 86 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF1 59 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF1 64 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 89 km
1987 BRUSHY 61,231 86 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 57 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 93 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 56 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 98 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 75 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 85 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 44 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 60 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 91 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 90 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 85 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 78 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 58 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 98 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 94 km
1991 ROLLINS BRANCH 14,435 67 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,264 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in

Jewell Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (3.2").

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