The Town FilesAdwolf, Virginia
Community in Smyth County · population 1,658 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $143,500
- Household income
- $44,464
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 57.3
Adwolf is a community of 1,658 people in Smyth County, Virginia. The median home is worth $143,500, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for cycling than 96% of Virginia towns, better for retirees than 87% of Virginia towns, quieter than 81% of Virginia towns.
How Adwolf ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Adwolf is worth $143,500, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $44,464, which is more affordable than 75% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $904 a month. 85.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Adwolf | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $143,500 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $904 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $44,464 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 85.9% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Adwolf
| People | Adwolf | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.3 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 41.3% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 18.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.9% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.0% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 18.0 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.2% | 91.8% |
Weather in Adwolf
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 23.2°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.4 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 121 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Adwolf since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 28, 2011 about 7.4 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 52 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 28, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 27, 2017.
Severe weather in Smyth County since 1996
Smyth County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 4, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4863: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| October 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4831: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3621: Post-Tropical Cyclone Helene |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Smyth County
Smyth County had 11,649 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,271 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Adwolf itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Adwolf
- Seven Mile Ford, VA2.5 mi · 664 people · home $173,300
- Chilhowie, VA4.9 mi · 1,654 people · home $153,600
- Marion, VA5.1 mi · 5,751 people · home $172,500
- Glade Spring, VA9.9 mi · 1,367 people · home $174,300
- Saltville, VA10.8 mi · 1,824 people · home $96,600
- Sugar Grove, VA11.0 mi · 610 people · home $56,400
- Atkins, VA11.8 mi · 1,121 people · home $86,200
- Allison Gap, VA12.8 mi · 610 people · home $69,900
Adwolf questions
Is Adwolf, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Adwolf scores better for retirees than 87% of Virginia towns and quieter than 81%. 41.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 57.3).
How much does a house cost in Adwolf?
The median owner-occupied home in Adwolf is valued at $143,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,464, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $904 a month.
What is the weather like in Adwolf?
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 23.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 14.4 inches of snow.
Does Adwolf get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Adwolf since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 28, 2011. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)