Stanleytown, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Martinsville city County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,323 Population 473/sq mi density

$43,611 Median Income $29,843 per capita

$155,100 Home Value $126,721 Zillow

$615 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent

56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

356 Violent Crime/100K 2,797 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$43,611 median income, 3.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$155,100 home value, $615/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

356 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.4 / 5.0

16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Stanleytown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	56.0°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	912 ft (278 m)
Area	2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density	473/sq mi
Coordinates	36.7515°N, 79.9524°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Martinsville city County
Nearest Airport	Danville Regional (DAN) 36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"

25% above US avg

Snowfall 9.4"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.80"

Driest Month (Jan) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	9.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	83.2 / 100
Community Resilience	72.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Apr 22, 1991	14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M3.5	134 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	136 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	104 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	129 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	55 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	82 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	98 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	95 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	98 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	69 km
Aug 18, 2000	2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia	M2.7	48 km
Aug 25, 2011	14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M2.7	132 km
Nov 25, 2009	14 km S of Arrington, Virginia	M2.7	132 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	81 km
Jun 10, 2018	2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina	M2.7	116 km
Mar 4, 2019	13 km E of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia	M2.6	138 km
Mar 28, 2001	2 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.6	98 km
Nov 15, 1995	5 km ENE of Shady Spring, West Virginia	M2.6	144 km
Jul 11, 2006	9 km SSE of Rupert, West Virginia	M2.6	140 km
Jul 8, 2023	Virginia-North Carolina border region	M2.6	70 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2003	Isabel	Category 1	201 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	288 km
1996	Fran	Category 2	206 km
1989	Hugo	Category 1	251 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

192 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 205 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019	EF3	13 km	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF3	90 km	0
Mar 28, 2010	EF3	89 km	0
May 8, 2008	EF3	94 km	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	90 km	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	39 km	2
May 5, 1989	EF3	77 km	0
May 22, 1985	EF3	78 km	0
Sep 27, 2024	EF2	43 km	0
May 27, 2022	EF2	87 km	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	57 km	0
Nov 2, 2018	EF2	99 km	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF2	80 km	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	70 km	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	77 km	1
Apr 16, 2011	EF2	91 km	0
Apr 8, 2011	EF2	83 km	0
Oct 27, 2010	EF2	98 km	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	99 km	0
May 8, 2008	EF2	99 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BARBOURS CREEK. (7,244 ac, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2012	BARBOURS CREEK.	7,244	97 km
2008	ANGEL	4,129	69 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,518	95 km
2006	BULL MOUNTAIN	3,300	22 km
2008	LITTLE CUBA	3,017	81 km
2010	PATTERSON MTN	2,443	95 km
1987	UNNAMED	2,038	95 km
1986	TUCKER	1,976	99 km
1995	COVE	1,675	75 km
1995	SOUTH	1,610	97 km
2021	PATTERSON MOUNTAIN RX	1,584	95 km
2008	BLACKHORSE	1,537	77 km
1999	FORT LEWIS MTN.	1,525	66 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,388	86 km
1999	PURGATORY MTN.	1,366	91 km
1995	JOHNS	1,293	89 km
2017	UNNAMED	1,287	91 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,250	93 km
2010	FENWICK	1,224	94 km
2022	VAF220152	1,173	75 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	3.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	39°F (4°C)	3.5 in
March	47°F (8°C)	4.1 in
April	56°F (13°C)	3.8 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.3 in
June	72°F (22°C)	3.9 in
July	76°F (24°C)	4.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	74°F (24°C)	4.0 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.1 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.9 in
November	48°F (9°C)	3.4 in
December	39°F (4°C)	3.4 in

Stanleytown has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (3.4").

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