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Stuart, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Patrick County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,681 Population 553/sq mi density
$41,500 Median Income $23,165 per capita
$177,700 Home Value $181,232 Zillow
$564 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
356 Violent Crime/100K 2,797 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$41,500 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$177,700 home value, $564/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
356 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Stuart enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density553/sq mi
Coordinates36.6404°N, 80.2686°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPatrick County County
Nearest AirportPiedmont Triad International (GSO)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 6.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.1 / 100
Community Resilience11.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

29 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 M3.5 145 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 109 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 100 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 129 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 128 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 72 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 141 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 136 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 65 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 89 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 83 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 87 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 42 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 78 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 142 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 67 km
Aug 30, 2010 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee M2.7 131 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 85 km
Mar 4, 2019 13 km E of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia M2.6 139 km
Mar 28, 2001 2 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.6 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 229 km
1996 Fran Category 2 214 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

178 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 171 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 41 km 0
Mar 28, 2010 EF3 77 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 74 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 37 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF3 60 km 0
May 22, 1985 EF3 60 km 0
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 72 km 0
May 26, 2022 EF2 98 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 29 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF2 80 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 75 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 45 km 0
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 66 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 70 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 68 km 1
May 8, 2008 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 7, 2005 EF2 83 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 30 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANGEL (4,129 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 ANGEL 4,129 84 km
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 10 km
2008 LITTLE CUBA 3,017 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,194 80 km
1995 COVE 1,675 85 km
2008 BLACKHORSE 1,537 98 km
1999 FORT LEWIS MTN. 1,525 79 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,388 69 km
1995 JOHNS 1,293 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,287 91 km
2022 VAF220152 1,173 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,171 75 km
2006 QUARRY 1,168 95 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,124 80 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,120 98 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,107 75 km
2021 GRINDSTONE 1,106 38 km
2008 TOTIERS FERRY 1,075 81 km
1985 UNNAMED 1,064 100 km
2024 HUCKLEBERRY KNOB 950 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
October 56°F (14°C) 4.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in

Stuart has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 37°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (3.4").

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