New River, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Radford city County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
377
Population
967/sq mi density
$39,196
Median Income
$35,674 per capita
$143,500
Home Value
$261,350 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$39,196 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$143,500 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.6% bachelor's degree or higher
New River experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,956 ft (596 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 967/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1429°N, 80.5958°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Radford city County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in |
New River has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.7").