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Sandy Level, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Martinsville city County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
466 Population 69/sq mi density
$41,349 Median Income $16,206 per capita
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
356 Violent Crime/100K 2,797 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,349 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
356 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Sandy Level 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 47.4 inches. The area receives 9.4 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 Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation693 ft (211 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²)
Population Density69/sq mi
Coordinates36.5738°N, 79.7281°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMartinsville city County
Nearest AirportDanville Regional (DAN)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 9.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.72"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.2 / 100
Community Resilience72.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 148 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 148 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 132 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 79 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 149 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 108 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 126 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 122 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 126 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 90 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 71 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 61 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 134 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 128 km
Mar 28, 2001 2 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.6 126 km
Jul 8, 2023 Virginia-North Carolina border region M2.6 92 km
Feb 4, 2021 1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina M2.6 126 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km N of Pembroke, Virginia M2.6 118 km
Mar 28, 2011 2 km S of Pulaski, Virginia M2.5 106 km
Mar 26, 2019 8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina M2.5 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 2 182 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 280 km
1996 Fran Category 3 179 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 260 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

220 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 213 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 28, 2010 EF3 75 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 88 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 30 km 2
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 74 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF3 70 km 0
May 22, 1985 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 83 km 1
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 29 km 0
May 27, 2022 EF2 95 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 78 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 88 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF2 59 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 61 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 66 km 0
Oct 27, 2010 EF2 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANGEL (4,129 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 ANGEL 4,129 92 km
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 45 km
1995 COVE 1,675 100 km
2008 BLACKHORSE 1,537 94 km
1999 FORT LEWIS MTN. 1,525 90 km
2022 VAF220152 1,173 93 km
2006 QUARRY 1,168 93 km
2021 GRINDSTONE 1,106 72 km
2008 TOTIERS FERRY 1,075 56 km
2002 BUCK MTN 905 72 km
2011 PICKLE BRANCH 669 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in Driest
December 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in

Sandy Level has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (3.2").

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