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Rural Retreat, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Wythe County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,614
Population
708/sq mi density
$60,114
Median Income
$29,051 per capita
$167,900
Home Value
$204,385 Zillow
$778
Median Rent
33.2% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$60,114 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,900 home value, $778/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Rural Retreat 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 41.7 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,572 ft (784 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 708/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9051°N, 81.2773°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wythe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 77 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0443 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in |
Rural Retreat has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (2.9").