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Mallow, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Covington city County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
511 Population 774/sq mi density
$51,979 Median Income $24,647 per capita
$96,700 Home Value $153,868 Zillow
$719 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
173 Violent Crime/100K 1,918 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,979 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,700 home value, $719/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
173 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Mallow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,216 ft (371 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density774/sq mi
Coordinates37.7663°N, 79.9725°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCovington city County
Nearest AirportRoanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 10.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.9 / 100
Community Resilience95.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively 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

41 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 M3.8 140 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 28 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 124 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 123 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 141 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 72 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 69 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 130 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 58 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 137 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 107 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 120 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 145 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 131 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 86 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 95 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 94 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 135 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 149 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

72 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 52 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 92 km 1
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 97 km 0
May 27, 2022 EF2 69 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 60 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 15, 1996 EF2 58 km 0
Jun 9, 1996 EF2 69 km 0
Jun 22, 1990 EF2 46 km 0
May 4, 1990 EF2 68 km 2
Jun 25, 1977 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 56 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF2 44 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF2 52 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 12, 1964 EF2 98 km 0
Nov 29, 1963 EF2 89 km 0
May 17, 1953 EF2 63 km 0
Sep 27, 2024 EF1 63 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF1 56 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 31 km
2012 ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES 11,055 17 km
2023 MATTS CREEK 11,028 51 km
2016 MOUNT PLEASANT 11,001 70 km
2022 UNNAMED 7,791 25 km
2012 BARBOURS CREEK. 7,244 20 km
2014 ARCHER KNOB RX 6,093 66 km
2022 UNNAMED 5,893 66 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,345 98 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,149 98 km
2008 ST MARYS 4,373 74 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,219 26 km
2008 ANGEL 4,129 44 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,569 43 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,518 19 km
2002 MARBLEYARD 3,123 48 km
2008 LITTLE CUBA 3,017 33 km
2006 PEAVINE COMPLEX 2,950 58 km
2018 LOCKRIDGE RX 2,473 43 km
2024 RAMSHORN-GUINN RIDGES RX 2,469 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in

Mallow has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.9").

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