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Mount Jackson, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Shenandoah County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,048
Population
538/sq mi density
$55,521
Median Income
$28,171 per capita
$170,300
Home Value
$320,410 Zillow
$966
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
142
Violent Crime/100K
993 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$55,521 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,300 home value, $966/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Jackson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 21.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 939 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 538/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7389°N, 78.6509°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Shenandoah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in |
Mount Jackson has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.5").