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Jonesville, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Lee County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
1,290 Population 1,162/sq mi density
$17,716 Median Income $18,911 per capita
$122,500 Home Value $127,672 Zillow
$515 Median Rent 39.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
107 Violent Crime/100K 1,611 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$17,716 median income, 9.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$122,500 home value, $515/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Jonesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,450 ft (442 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density1,162/sq mi
Coordinates36.6871°N, 83.1153°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLee County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
78 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 9.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.6 / 100
Community Resilience1.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

117 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 51 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 149 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 36 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 43 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 86 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 84 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 141 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 131 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 146 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 100 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 71 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 136 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 133 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 125 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 89 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 91 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 86 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 47 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 50 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 65 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 1 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

135 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 13 fatalities, 258 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 75 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 78 km 6
May 9, 1988 EF3 57 km 1
Jul 10, 1980 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 29, 1973 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 52 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 58 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 49 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 66 km 0
Jun 2, 2001 EF2 99 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 81 km 0
May 6, 1984 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 6, 1980 EF2 17 km 0
Feb 18, 1976 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF2 67 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF2 64 km 1
Mar 11, 1963 EF2 76 km 1
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 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 66,145 89 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 82 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 76 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 75 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 80 km
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 23 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 68 km
1999 UNNAMED 10,990 89 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 80 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,572 84 km
1991 UNNAMED 9,084 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 42 km
1999 UNNAMED 8,143 84 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,123 90 km
1987 UNNAMED 8,099 64 km
1987 UNNAMED 8,047 82 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 46 km
2001 CRANE CREEK 7,555 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 69°F (20°C) 4.2 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in

Jonesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.1").

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