Stanley, VA

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,976 Population 1,382/sq mi density
$59,583 Median Income $30,818 per capita
$197,100 Home Value $300,145 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 20.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
59 Violent Crime/100K 998 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$59,583 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$197,100 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Stanley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 18.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,067 ft (325 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density1,382/sq mi
Coordinates38.5810°N, 78.4994°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPage County County
Nearest AirportShenandoah Valley Regional (SHD)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.2"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 18.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.42"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.45"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score37.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.4 / 100
Community Resilience37.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

41 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 89 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 85 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 88 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 129 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 106 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 121 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 116 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 97 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 86 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 62 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 123 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 84 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 101 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 87 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 118 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 84 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 124 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 46 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 88 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 221 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

218 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 67 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 24, 2001 EF4 45 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF3 61 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 56 km 0
Jul 25, 1985 EF3 43 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 29 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 60 km 11
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 81 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 32 km 1
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 41 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 89 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 66 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 98 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 63 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 34 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 97 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 94 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 71 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 27 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PINNACLES (24,792 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 PINNACLES 24,792 17 km
2016 ROCKY MTN FIRE 2016 9,299 33 km
2024 WATERFALL MOUNTAIN 9,251 12 km
2014 ARCHER KNOB RX 6,093 91 km
2022 UNNAMED 5,893 91 km
2024 WAITES RUN 5,496 52 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,345 69 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,149 69 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,687 60 km
2002 FULTZ RUN 4,638 9 km
2008 ST MARYS 4,373 94 km
1999 SHOP RUN 4,261 53 km
1986 BIG RUN 4,161 36 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,022 60 km
2012 SHIPWRECK 3,779 17 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,667 16 km
2014 CUB RUN RX 2,868 16 km
2011 VALLEY 2,514 46 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,460 14 km
2024 CAPON 2,302 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 3.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 5.4 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.1 in

Stanley has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 27°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.5").

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