Pennington Gap, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Lee County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,020
Population
1,210/sq mi density
$22,857
Median Income
$20,830 per capita
$86,900
Home Value
$95,153 Zillow
$790
Median Rent
36.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$22,857 median income, 21.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$86,900 home value, $790/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pennington Gap experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,516 ft (462 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,210/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7576°N, 83.0353°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 84 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in |
Pennington Gap has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and November the driest (2.9").