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Troutville, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Roanoke city County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
451 Population 654/sq mi density
$54,708 Median Income $37,013 per capita
$215,600 Home Value $332,685 Zillow
$1,219 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
56°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
$54,708 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$215,600 home value, $1,219/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
453 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Troutville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,429 ft (436 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density654/sq mi
Coordinates37.4167°N, 79.8781°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRoanoke city County
Nearest AirportRoanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 11.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.76"

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

26 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 M3.8 127 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 65 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 73 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 147 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 84 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 22 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 125 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 90 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 80 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 142 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 86 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 87 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 108 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 90 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 26 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 63 km
Mar 4, 2019 13 km E of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia M2.6 87 km
Nov 15, 1995 5 km ENE of Shady Spring, West Virginia M2.6 108 km
Jul 11, 2006 9 km SSE of Rupert, West Virginia M2.6 85 km
Mar 28, 2001 2 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.6 83 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 1 209 km
1996 Fran Category 1 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

95 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 82 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 57 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 93 km 1
Jun 16, 1966 EF3 99 km 0
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 85 km 0
May 27, 2022 EF2 46 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 99 km 1
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 92 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 78 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 21 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 45 km 0
Jul 15, 1996 EF2 28 km 0
Jun 9, 1996 EF2 30 km 0
Aug 17, 1994 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 22, 1990 EF2 57 km 0
May 4, 1990 EF2 90 km 2
Aug 21, 1977 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 25, 1977 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 64 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF2 66 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 55 km
2012 ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES 11,055 48 km
2023 MATTS CREEK 11,028 43 km
2016 MOUNT PLEASANT 11,001 71 km
2022 UNNAMED 7,791 59 km
2012 BARBOURS CREEK. 7,244 29 km
2014 ARCHER KNOB RX 6,093 91 km
2022 UNNAMED 5,893 91 km
2008 ST MARYS 4,373 85 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,219 61 km
2008 ANGEL 4,129 12 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,569 80 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,518 25 km
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 84 km
2002 MARBLEYARD 3,123 41 km
2008 LITTLE CUBA 3,017 18 km
2006 PEAVINE COMPLEX 2,950 52 km
2018 LOCKRIDGE RX 2,473 82 km
2010 PATTERSON MTN 2,443 21 km
2017 GOSHEN PASS 2,309 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in

Troutville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.8").

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