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Stewartsville, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Roanoke city County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
434 Population 172/sq mi density
$91,759 Median Income $44,279 per capita
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
453 Violent Crime/100K 2,630 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$91,759 median income, 3.9% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
453 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Stewartsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,047 ft (319 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density172/sq mi
Coordinates37.2601°N, 79.7917°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRoanoke city County
Nearest AirportRoanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 14.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.3 / 100
Community Resilience51.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 121 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 84 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 84 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 150 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 99 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 19 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 119 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 91 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 88 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 148 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 91 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 93 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 103 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 136 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 88 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 82 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 16 km
Mar 4, 2019 13 km E of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia M2.6 103 km
Mar 28, 2001 2 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.6 90 km
Nov 15, 1995 5 km ENE of Shady Spring, West Virginia M2.6 122 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 2 196 km
1996 Fran Category 2 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

121 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 107 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 49 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 83 km 1
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 97 km 2
Jun 16, 1966 EF3 95 km 0
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 66 km 0
May 27, 2022 EF2 40 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 95 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 82 km 1
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 93 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 62 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 2 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 35 km 0
Jul 15, 1996 EF2 22 km 0
Jun 9, 1996 EF2 11 km 0
Aug 17, 1994 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 22, 1990 EF2 73 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 25, 1977 EF2 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICH HOLE (15,923 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 RICH HOLE 15,923 70 km
2012 ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES 11,055 67 km
2023 MATTS CREEK 11,028 48 km
2016 MOUNT PLEASANT 11,001 76 km
2022 UNNAMED 7,791 76 km
2012 BARBOURS CREEK. 7,244 48 km
2008 ST MARYS 4,373 92 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,219 78 km
2008 ANGEL 4,129 22 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,569 97 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,518 44 km
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 71 km
2002 MARBLEYARD 3,123 47 km
2008 LITTLE CUBA 3,017 34 km
2006 PEAVINE COMPLEX 2,950 56 km
2010 PATTERSON MTN 2,443 40 km
2017 GOSHEN PASS 2,309 79 km
2010 NORTH SHORT MTN 2,304 76 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,114 97 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,048 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in

Stewartsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (3.0").

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