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Pearisburg, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Giles County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,864 Population 898/sq mi density
$72,924 Median Income $36,052 per capita
$160,200 Home Value $211,775 Zillow
$815 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
76 Violent Crime/100K 2,539 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,924 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,200 home value, $815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Pearisburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 22.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,788 ft (545 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density898/sq mi
Coordinates37.3287°N, 80.7273°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGiles County County
Nearest AirportRoanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 22.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0465 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)3.45 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.8 / 100
Community Resilience53.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave No Rating
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 82 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 127 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 93 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 142 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 147 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 16 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 44 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 135 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 65 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 114 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 32 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 106 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 138 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 4 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 13 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 12 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 68 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 79 km
Aug 30, 2010 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee M2.7 129 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 278 km
1996 Fran Category 1 298 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

75 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 78 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 58 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 88 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 72 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 52 km 0
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 32 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 90 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 97 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 9, 1996 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 22, 1990 EF2 41 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 33 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF2 55 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 12, 1965 EF2 34 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 21 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 81 km 0
May 17, 1953 EF2 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KAYFORD MOUNTAIN (31,509 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 95 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 91 km
1991 ROLLINS BRANCH 14,435 92 km
2012 ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES 11,055 71 km
1991 BRUSHY FORK 10,704 94 km
1987 RICK CREEK ROAD 7,740 99 km
2012 BARBOURS CREEK. 7,244 64 km
1991 PEACHTREE 6,635 89 km
1987 SAMS BRANCH 5,872 59 km
1991 BRADSHAW 5,029 95 km
1987 KIWIS CREEK 4,879 85 km
1991 MILBURN 4,777 92 km
2001 CROCKETT BRANCH 4,702 88 km
2001 MOUNTAIN FORK 4,393 80 km
2008 ANGEL 4,129 65 km
1987 SANDY HUFF BRANCH 4,022 92 km
1999 FULTON CREEK 3,705 92 km
1987 TONEY FORK 3,582 97 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,518 68 km
1987 SOUTH FORK OF TUG RIVER 3,490 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in

Pearisburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.5").

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