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Pulaski, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Pulaski County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,937
Population
1,107/sq mi density
$50,409
Median Income
$31,806 per capita
$152,800
Home Value
$163,779 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
392
Violent Crime/100K
3,202 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,409 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,800 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
392 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Pulaski 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 40.0 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,985 ft (605 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (20.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0528°N, 80.7619°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pulaski County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively 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 | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in |
Pulaski has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (2.5").