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Motley, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Campbell County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
743 Population 188/sq mi density
$45,833 Median Income $25,372 per capita
$120,700 Home Value $169,484 Zillow
$822 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
78 Violent Crime/100K 156 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$45,833 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,700 home value, $822/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Motley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density188/sq mi
Coordinates37.0658°N, 79.3500°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCampbell County County
Nearest AirportLynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 11.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.8 / 100
Community Resilience59.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very 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 Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

30 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 90 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 148 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 138 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 123 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 150 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 128 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 136 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 144 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 124 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 61 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 90 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 128 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 141 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 130 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 132 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 134 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 128 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 122 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 55 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 2 152 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 274 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 278 km
1996 Fran Category 2 216 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

147 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 110 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 31 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 47 km 1
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 93 km 2
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 69 km 1
Jun 16, 1966 EF3 72 km 0
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 39 km 0
May 27, 2022 EF2 35 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 39 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 75 km 0
Oct 27, 2010 EF2 68 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 43 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 66 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 24 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 15, 1996 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 9, 1996 EF2 37 km 0
Oct 27, 1995 EF2 73 km 0
Aug 17, 1994 EF2 63 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 94 km
2023 MATTS CREEK 11,028 59 km
2016 MOUNT PLEASANT 11,001 76 km
2012 BARBOURS CREEK. 7,244 90 km
2008 ST MARYS 4,373 95 km
2008 ANGEL 4,129 66 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,518 85 km
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 85 km
2002 MARBLEYARD 3,123 60 km
2008 LITTLE CUBA 3,017 78 km
2006 PEAVINE COMPLEX 2,950 61 km
2010 PATTERSON MTN 2,443 79 km
2017 GOSHEN PASS 2,309 97 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,048 100 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,038 90 km
1986 TUCKER 1,976 86 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,797 100 km
2018 TYE RIVER 1,762 95 km
1995 COVE 1,675 82 km
2015 SHORT HILLS MOUNTAIN 1,637 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in

Motley has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (3.2").

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