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Westlake Corner, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Bedford County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,824 Population 137/sq mi density
$74,078 Median Income $63,808 per capita
$456,300 Home Value $825,062 Zillow
$1,338 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
269 Violent Crime/100K 3,619 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,078 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$456,300 home value, $1,338/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
269 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Westlake Corner enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation901 ft (275 m)
Area11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates37.1186°N, 79.6979°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBedford County County
Nearest AirportRoanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.1 / 100
Community Resilience57.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively 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 M3.8 116 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 102 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 97 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 115 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 31 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 115 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 97 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 98 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 101 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 103 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 102 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 23 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 100 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 88 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 121 km
Mar 4, 2019 13 km E of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia M2.6 120 km
Jul 11, 2006 9 km SSE of Rupert, West Virginia M2.6 119 km
Mar 28, 2001 2 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.6 101 km
Nov 15, 1995 5 km ENE of Shady Spring, West Virginia M2.6 136 km
Jul 8, 2023 Virginia-North Carolina border region M2.6 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 2 184 km
1996 Fran Category 2 231 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

136 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 124 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 47 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 76 km 1
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 84 km 2
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 97 km 1
Jun 16, 1966 EF3 93 km 0
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 48 km 0
May 27, 2022 EF2 41 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 92 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 65 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 98 km 0
Oct 27, 2010 EF2 94 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 16 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 50 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 32 km 0
Jul 15, 1996 EF2 28 km 0
Jun 9, 1996 EF2 7 km 0
Oct 27, 1995 EF2 97 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 85 km
2012 ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES 11,055 85 km
2023 MATTS CREEK 11,028 57 km
2016 MOUNT PLEASANT 11,001 83 km
2022 UNNAMED 7,791 93 km
2012 BARBOURS CREEK. 7,244 65 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,219 94 km
2008 ANGEL 4,129 38 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,518 62 km
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 64 km
2002 MARBLEYARD 3,123 57 km
2008 LITTLE CUBA 3,017 51 km
2006 PEAVINE COMPLEX 2,950 63 km
2010 PATTERSON MTN 2,443 58 km
2017 GOSHEN PASS 2,309 92 km
2010 NORTH SHORT MTN 2,304 91 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,048 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,038 65 km
1986 TUCKER 1,976 64 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,797 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
December 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in

Westlake Corner has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (3.2").

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