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Lafayette, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Roanoke County County
1.6
/5.0
D
Poor
528
Population
825/sq mi density
$32,210
Median Income
$18,075 per capita
51°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
114
Violent Crime/100K
1,967 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$32,210 median income, 33.8% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lafayette experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,267 ft (386 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 825/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2334°N, 80.2046°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Roanoke County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0451 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.7 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.95 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.23 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
Lafayette has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.7").