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McMullin, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Smyth County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
241 Population 246/sq mi density
$152,800 Home Value $154,984 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
357 Violent Crime/100K 3,634 property/100K
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Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
357 violent crimes/100K
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Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
McMullin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,181 ft (665 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density246/sq mi
Coordinates36.8187°N, 81.5773°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySmyth County County
Nearest AirportFoothills Regional (MRN)
69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 10.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.4 / 100
Community Resilience27.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 136 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 38 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 11 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 133 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 106 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 125 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 43 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 148 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 114 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 75 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 73 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 70 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 122 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 51 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 91 km
Feb 12, 2021 8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee M2.8 117 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 82 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 83 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 77 km
Nov 8, 1990 6 km WSW of Cumberland, Kentucky M2.7 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 1 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

95 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 136 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 38 km 3
Jul 10, 1980 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 31 km 1
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 89 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 93 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 60 km 2
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 73 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 56 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 91 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 36 km 0
May 5, 1989 EF2 97 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF2 94 km 0
Jan 25, 1975 EF2 18 km 0
Apr 12, 1965 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 9, 1965 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 3, 1962 EF2 61 km 0
Sep 26, 2024 EF1 80 km 0
Sep 25, 2024 EF1 76 km 0
Apr 11, 2024 EF1 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (32,565 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 86 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,572 100 km
1991 UNNAMED 9,084 94 km
1994 SCISSORSVILLE BRANCH 8,711 100 km
1991 CANEBRAKE 8,152 99 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,114 91 km
1991 MUD LICK CREEK 7,111 84 km
1999 UNNAMED 6,457 92 km
1987 SAMS BRANCH 5,872 56 km
2001 UNNAMED 5,790 96 km
1991 BRADSHAW 5,029 59 km
1999 BEECH CREEK 4,916 98 km
1987 KIWIS CREEK 4,879 49 km
2001 CROCKETT BRANCH 4,702 57 km
2001 MOUNTAIN FORK 4,393 59 km
1987 SANDY HUFF BRANCH 4,022 77 km
1987 SOUTH FORK OF TUG RIVER 3,490 57 km
2001 MUNCHLINVILLE 3,213 100 km
1987 NANCY FORK 3,198 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in
March 42°F (6°C) 4.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in Driest

McMullin has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (3.3").

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