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Richlands, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Tazewell County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,188
Population
918/sq mi density
$37,382
Median Income
$26,872 per capita
$107,300
Home Value
$104,635 Zillow
$824
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
308
Violent Crime/100K
1,924 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$37,382 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,300 home value, $824/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
308 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Richlands 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 44.6 inches. The area receives 17.6 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 | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,996 ft (608 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 918/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0880°N, 81.8104°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Tazewell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 88 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in |
Richlands has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (3.2").