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Wise, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Wise County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,940
Population
967/sq mi density
$44,234
Median Income
$26,207 per capita
$118,100
Home Value
$178,311 Zillow
$782
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
103
Violent Crime/100K
1,982 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,234 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,100 home value, $782/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wise experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. The area receives 47.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,444 ft (745 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 967/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9769°N, 82.5811°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wise County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 96 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| 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) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in |
Wise has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 34°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.2").