Rich Creek, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Giles County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
781
Population
952/sq mi density
$49,688
Median Income
$33,587 per capita
$129,200
Home Value
$167,479 Zillow
$550
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
412
Violent Crime/100K
3,434 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,688 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,200 home value, $550/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
412 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Rich 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 38.6 inches. The area receives 22.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
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 | 1,714 ft (522 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 952/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3846°N, 80.8188°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Giles County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 91.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0465 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 3.45 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.6 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in |
Rich Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").