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Pamplin City, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Appomattox County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
118 Population 369/sq mi density
$72,188 Median Income $41,657 per capita
$126,800 Home Value $211,242 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
224 Violent Crime/100K 2,661 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$72,188 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,800 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Pamplin City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation684 ft (208 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density369/sq mi
Coordinates37.2663°N, 78.6837°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAppomattox County County
Nearest AirportLynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.2"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 11.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.8 / 100
Community Resilience48.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Aug 23, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M5.8 97 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 99 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 97 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 87 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 28 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 76 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 90 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 101 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 88 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 62 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 98 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 117 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 94 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 122 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 97 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 29 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 99 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 101 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 101 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 272 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 108 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 235 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 289 km
1996 Fran Category 2 230 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 270 km
1986 Charley Category 1 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

197 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 16 fatalities, 75 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 50 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 16 km 1
May 4, 1990 EF3 77 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 98 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 67 km 0
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 72 km 1
Jun 16, 1966 EF3 29 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 75 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 87 km 11
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 92 km 0
May 27, 2022 EF2 62 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 51 km 0
Oct 11, 2018 EF2 73 km 0
Sep 17, 2018 EF2 96 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 65 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 95 km 0
Oct 27, 2010 EF2 78 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MATTS CREEK (11,028 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 MATTS CREEK 11,028 76 km
2016 MOUNT PLEASANT 11,001 68 km
2008 ST MARYS 4,373 82 km
1999 SHOP RUN 4,261 100 km
2002 MARBLEYARD 3,123 79 km
2006 PEAVINE COMPLEX 2,950 70 km
2018 TYE RIVER 1,762 82 km
2015 SHORT HILLS MOUNTAIN 1,637 94 km
2016 EADES HOLLOW 1,564 59 km
2008 BLACKHORSE 1,537 96 km
1991 PINEY MOUNTAIN 1,464 69 km
1999 PURGATORY MTN. 1,366 94 km
2022 VAF220152 1,173 97 km
2006 QUARRY 1,168 99 km
2021 HOGBACK 1,098 99 km
2008 TOTIERS FERRY 1,075 78 km
2001 HICKORY RU 1,055 74 km
1995 NORWOOD 999 44 km
2002 CHICKEN 947 80 km
2008 GOLD HILL 807 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in

Pamplin City has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.2").

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