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Laymantown, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Roanoke city County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,843 Population 631/sq mi density
$86,282 Median Income $38,667 per capita
$276,900 Home Value $301,952 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
453 Violent Crime/100K 2,630 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,282 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$276,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
453 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Laymantown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,332 ft (406 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density631/sq mi
Coordinates37.3639°N, 79.8601°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRoanoke city County
Nearest AirportRoanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 11.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.3 / 100
Community Resilience51.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 126 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 71 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 75 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 148 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 88 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 18 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 123 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 89 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 81 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 145 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 87 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 105 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 148 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 90 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 69 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 21 km
Mar 4, 2019 13 km E of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia M2.6 91 km
Mar 28, 2001 2 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.6 84 km
Nov 15, 1995 5 km ENE of Shady Spring, West Virginia M2.6 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 206 km
1996 Fran Category 1 262 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

100 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 83 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 55 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 90 km 1
Jun 16, 1966 EF3 98 km 0
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 79 km 0
May 27, 2022 EF2 44 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 94 km 1
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 91 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 15 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 42 km 0
Jul 15, 1996 EF2 26 km 0
Jun 9, 1996 EF2 24 km 0
Aug 17, 1994 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 22, 1990 EF2 61 km 0
May 4, 1990 EF2 94 km 2
Aug 21, 1977 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 25, 1977 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICH HOLE (15,923 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 RICH HOLE 15,923 60 km
2012 ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES 11,055 54 km
2023 MATTS CREEK 11,028 45 km
2016 MOUNT PLEASANT 11,001 73 km
2022 UNNAMED 7,791 65 km
2012 BARBOURS CREEK. 7,244 35 km
2014 ARCHER KNOB RX 6,093 95 km
2022 UNNAMED 5,893 95 km
2008 ST MARYS 4,373 87 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,219 66 km
2008 ANGEL 4,129 12 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,569 86 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,518 31 km
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 79 km
2002 MARBLEYARD 3,123 43 km
2008 LITTLE CUBA 3,017 22 km
2006 PEAVINE COMPLEX 2,950 53 km
2018 LOCKRIDGE RX 2,473 88 km
2010 PATTERSON MTN 2,443 27 km
2017 GOSHEN PASS 2,309 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in

Laymantown has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.8").

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