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Rustburg, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Campbell County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,276 Population 102/sq mi density
$70,771 Median Income $35,997 per capita
$238,900 Home Value $277,459 Zillow
$679 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
467 Violent Crime/100K 2,533 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$70,771 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$238,900 home value, $679/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
467 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Rustburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area12.5 sq mi (32.4 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates37.2722°N, 79.1001°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCampbell County County
Nearest AirportLynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 11.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.8 / 100
Community Resilience59.0 / 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 Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Aug 23, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M5.8 125 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 125 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 124 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 118 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 61 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 108 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 123 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 128 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 119 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 143 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 104 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 95 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 124 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 121 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 80 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 123 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 60 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 110 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 127 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 2 140 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 270 km
1996 Fran Category 2 233 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

159 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 16 fatalities, 95 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 14 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 22 km 1
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 76 km 1
Jun 16, 1966 EF3 40 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 96 km 11
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 97 km 0
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 69 km 0
May 27, 2022 EF2 26 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 55 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 55 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 92 km 0
Oct 27, 2010 EF2 79 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 97 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 60 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 27 km 0
Jul 15, 1996 EF2 42 km 0
Jun 9, 1996 EF2 59 km 0
Oct 27, 1995 EF2 87 km 0
Aug 17, 1994 EF2 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICH HOLE (15,923 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 RICH HOLE 15,923 83 km
2023 MATTS CREEK 11,028 47 km
2016 MOUNT PLEASANT 11,001 52 km
2022 UNNAMED 7,791 98 km
2012 BARBOURS CREEK. 7,244 96 km
2014 ARCHER KNOB RX 6,093 98 km
2022 UNNAMED 5,893 98 km
2008 ST MARYS 4,373 71 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,219 99 km
2008 ANGEL 4,129 80 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,518 91 km
2002 MARBLEYARD 3,123 49 km
2008 LITTLE CUBA 3,017 88 km
2006 PEAVINE COMPLEX 2,950 44 km
2010 PATTERSON MTN 2,443 83 km
2017 GOSHEN PASS 2,309 81 km
2010 NORTH SHORT MTN 2,304 88 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,048 88 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,038 97 km
1986 TUCKER 1,976 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in

Rustburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.2").

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