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Nickelsville, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Scott County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
397
Population
827/sq mi density
$37,857
Median Income
$25,914 per capita
$187,500
Home Value
$159,825 Zillow
$733
Median Rent
23.3% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
105
Violent Crime/100K
3,151 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$37,857 median income, 5.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$187,500 home value, $733/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
105 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Nickelsville 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 45.9 inches. The area receives 12.4 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 Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,960 ft (597 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 827/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7488°N, 82.4172°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Scott County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 78 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.2 / 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 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in |
Nickelsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.0").