Plum Creek, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Radford city County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,067
Population
688/sq mi density
$38,915
Median Income
$24,895 per capita
$110,900
Home Value
$261,350 Zillow
$872
Median Rent
48.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$38,915 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,900 home value, $872/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Plum Creek 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. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,864 ft (568 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 688/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1271°N, 80.5034°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Radford city County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Plum Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.8").