Linville, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Rockingham County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
231
Population
405/sq mi density
$55,078
Median Income
$32,093 per capita
$313,300
Home Value
$369,724 Zillow
$1,055
Median Rent
16.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,078 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$313,300 home value, $1,055/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Linville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,338 ft (408 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 405/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5166°N, 78.8351°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rockingham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 77.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0446 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 15.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.42 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in |
Linville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").