Nickelsville, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Scott County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
397
Population
827/sq mi density
$37,857
Median Income
$25,914 per capita
$187,500
Home Value
$172,627 Zillow
$733
Median Rent
23.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$37,857 median income, 16.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$187,500 home value, $733/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Nickelsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
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
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 | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in |
Nickelsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.5").