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Scottsburg, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Halifax County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
71 Population 96/sq mi density
$137,500 Home Value $126,681 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
427 Violent Crime/100K 4,979 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
427 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Scottsburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation359 ft (109 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates36.7592°N, 78.7912°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHalifax County County
Nearest AirportDanville Regional (DAN)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.13"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.4 / 100
Community Resilience30.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

30 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 M5.8 149 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 148 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 80 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 135 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 122 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 140 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 145 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 107 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 150 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 121 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 146 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 150 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 83 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 149 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 113 km
Feb 19, 2012 12 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 147 km
Aug 29, 2011 10 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 149 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 89 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 123 km
Feb 3, 2020 10 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Florence (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Florence Category 2 297 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 299 km
2011 Irene Category 1 260 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 98 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 214 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 251 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 223 km
1996 Fran Category 2 174 km
1986 Charley Category 1 264 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

216 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 257 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988 EF4 99 km 4
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 75 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 53 km 1
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 83 km 2
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 91 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 14 km 1
Jun 16, 1966 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 61 km 0
May 27, 2022 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 100 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 8 km 0
Oct 11, 2018 EF2 98 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 51 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 27 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 39 km 0
Oct 27, 2010 EF2 21 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 79 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF2 49 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LYNCH ROAD (1,824 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 LYNCH ROAD 1,824 98 km
2008 TOTIERS FERRY 1,075 72 km
1995 NORWOOD 999 100 km
2008 HIGHWAY 1 766 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in Driest
December 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in

Scottsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and November the driest (3.0").

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