Stickleyville, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Scott County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
217 Population 76/sq mi density
55°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Stickleyville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,891 ft (576 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates36.7133°N, 82.9122°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyScott County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
87 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 9.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.86"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.88"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.8 / 100
Community Resilience6.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

103 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 49 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 49 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 61 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 104 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 100 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 128 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 136 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 82 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 87 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 147 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 126 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 45 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 101 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 98 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 109 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 81 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 63 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 103 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 44 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 1 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

129 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 17 fatalities, 253 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 86 km 3
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 76 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 70 km 2
May 9, 1988 EF3 76 km 1
Jul 10, 1980 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 90 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 90 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 51 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 90 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 51 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 66 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 6, 1980 EF2 34 km 0
Feb 18, 1976 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF2 61 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF2 65 km 1
Mar 11, 1963 EF2 82 km 1
Jun 3, 1962 EF2 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,345 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 66,345 83 km
1987 UNNAMED 66,145 92 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 99 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 84 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 85 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 68 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 68 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 70 km
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 22 km
1987 UNNAMED 13,124 100 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 84 km
1999 UNNAMED 10,990 77 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 98 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,572 72 km
1999 UNNAMED 9,384 100 km
1991 UNNAMED 9,084 77 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 55 km
1999 UNNAMED 8,143 78 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,123 84 km
1987 UNNAMED 8,099 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in Driest
December 37°F (3°C) 4.8 in

Stickleyville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and November the driest (2.9").

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