All Countries
North Shore, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Bedford County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
3,708
Population
265/sq mi density
$107,235
Median Income
$70,871 per capita
$480,700
Home Value
$825,062 Zillow
$1,170
Median Rent
18.0% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
269
Violent Crime/100K
3,619 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$107,235 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$480,700 home value, $1,170/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
269 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.5% bachelor's degree or higher
North Shore enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 870 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 20.1 sq mi (52.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 265/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0831°N, 79.6484°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bedford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 37°F (3°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) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in |
North Shore has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (3.2").