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Madison Heights, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Lynchburg city County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
10,398
Population
542/sq mi density
$62,727
Median Income
$35,746 per capita
$181,300
Home Value
$239,739 Zillow
$826
Median Rent
34.2% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
467
Violent Crime/100K
2,533 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,727 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,300 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
467 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Madison Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°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 43.6 inches. The area receives 12.4 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 Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 806 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 19.5 sq mi (50.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 542/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4503°N, 79.1082°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lynchburg city County |
| Nearest Airport | Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in |
Madison Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.1").