Keokee, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Norton city County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
294 Population 62/sq mi density
55°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Keokee 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. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches. The area receives 34.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation2,292 ft (699 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates36.8625°N, 82.9137°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNorton city County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
94 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.5"
59% above US avg
Snowfall 34.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.02"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.32"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.3 / 100
Community Resilience47.4 / 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 No Rating
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

88 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 33 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 43 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 69 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 110 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 97 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 128 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 82 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 97 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 143 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 109 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 29 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 112 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 114 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 76 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 79 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 54 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 132 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 117 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 105 km
Jul 17, 2019 7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee M3.0 84 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 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

122 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 21 fatalities, 282 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 99 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 89 km 3
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 93 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 86 km 2
May 9, 1988 EF3 80 km 1
Jul 10, 1980 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 88 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 98 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 67 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 87 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 40 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 74 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 6, 1980 EF2 43 km 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF2 77 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF2 82 km 1
Mar 11, 1963 EF2 98 km 1
Jun 3, 1962 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF2 71 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 67 km
1987 UNNAMED 66,145 78 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 85 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 92 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 68 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 69 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 52 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 51 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 55 km
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 11 km
1987 UNNAMED 13,124 83 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 80 km
1999 UNNAMED 10,990 63 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,817 97 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,572 58 km
1999 UNNAMED 9,384 85 km
1991 UNNAMED 9,084 64 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 48 km
2001 UNNAMED 8,287 89 km
1991 UNNAMED 8,204 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 4.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 5.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 5.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 6.0 in Wettest

Keokee has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (3.3").

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