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Shipman, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Nelson County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
489
Population
182/sq mi density
$45,982
Median Income
$15,330 per capita
$237,900
Home Value
$233,963 Zillow
$1,091
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
90
Violent Crime/100K
903 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$45,982 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$237,900 home value, $1,091/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Shipman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,104 ft (336 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 182/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7308°N, 78.8409°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Nelson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 3.2 in |
Shipman has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (3.2").