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Vansant, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Buchanan County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
367
Population
121/sq mi density
$38,333
Median Income
$33,204 per capita
$97,400
Home Value
$71,972 Zillow
$696
Median Rent
44.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
99
Violent Crime/100K
1,292 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$38,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,400 home value, $696/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
99 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Vansant experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 16.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,712 ft (522 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2353°N, 82.0963°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Buchanan County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 83 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively 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 | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in |
Vansant has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.2").