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Pennington Gap, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Lee County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
2,020
Population
1,210/sq mi density
$22,857
Median Income
$20,830 per capita
$86,900
Home Value
$95,901 Zillow
$790
Median Rent
36.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
58
Violent Crime/100K
2,214 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$22,857 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$86,900 home value, $790/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
58 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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 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 48.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.1").