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South Hill, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Mecklenburg County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
4,737
Population
480/sq mi density
$58,633
Median Income
$42,017 per capita
$182,100
Home Value
$197,623 Zillow
$1,121
Median Rent
34.6% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
185
Violent Crime/100K
3,114 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$58,633 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$182,100 home value, $1,121/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
South Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 9.9 sq mi (25.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 480/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7257°N, 78.1289°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mecklenburg County County |
| Nearest Airport | Halifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in |
South Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (3.1").