St. Paul, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Russell County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,046
Population
758/sq mi density
$29,554
Median Income
$24,513 per capita
$178,800
Home Value
$110,263 Zillow
$468
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$29,554 median income, 15.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$178,800 home value, $468/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Paul experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 38.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,496 ft (456 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 758/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9067°N, 82.3170°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Russell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 85 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in |
St. Paul has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (2.8").