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Timberlake, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Lynchburg city County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
12,833 Population 1,142/sq mi density
$68,833 Median Income $36,384 per capita
$228,200 Home Value $405,620 Zillow
$1,037 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
467 Violent Crime/100K 2,533 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$68,833 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$228,200 home value, $1,037/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
467 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Timberlake 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 42.8 inches. The area receives 11.6 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 Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation944 ft (288 m)
Area11.2 sq mi (29.1 km²)
Population Density1,142/sq mi
Coordinates37.3172°N, 79.2469°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLynchburg city County
Nearest AirportLynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 11.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.2 / 100
Community Resilience76.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

50 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 M5.8 133 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 133 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 132 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 72 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 127 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 119 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 109 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 136 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 128 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 130 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 109 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 107 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 140 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 131 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 131 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 129 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 67 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 71 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 140 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 2 154 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 283 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 297 km
1996 Fran Category 1 241 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

140 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 16 fatalities, 90 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 1 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 36 km 1
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 86 km 1
Jun 16, 1966 EF3 48 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 98 km 11
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 68 km 0
May 27, 2022 EF2 13 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 66 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 61 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 99 km 0
Oct 27, 2010 EF2 88 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 91 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 48 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 14 km 0
Jul 15, 1996 EF2 29 km 0
Jun 9, 1996 EF2 47 km 0
Oct 27, 1995 EF2 95 km 0
Aug 17, 1994 EF2 90 km 0
May 4, 1990 EF2 87 km 2
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 72 km
2012 ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES 11,055 96 km
2023 MATTS CREEK 11,028 35 km
2016 MOUNT PLEASANT 11,001 47 km
2022 UNNAMED 7,791 86 km
2012 BARBOURS CREEK. 7,244 82 km
2014 ARCHER KNOB RX 6,093 91 km
2022 UNNAMED 5,893 91 km
2008 ST MARYS 4,373 66 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,219 87 km
2008 ANGEL 4,129 67 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,518 77 km
2002 MARBLEYARD 3,123 37 km
2008 LITTLE CUBA 3,017 75 km
2006 PEAVINE COMPLEX 2,950 34 km
2010 PATTERSON MTN 2,443 69 km
2017 GOSHEN PASS 2,309 71 km
2010 NORTH SHORT MTN 2,304 77 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,048 77 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,038 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in

Timberlake has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.2").

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