The Town FilesHot Springs, Virginia
Community in Bath County · population 524 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $260,100
- Household income
- $104,545
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 60.3
Hot Springs is a community of 524 people in Bath County, Virginia. The median home is worth $260,100, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for retirees than 98% of Virginia towns, better for a vacation home than 97% of Virginia towns, quieter than 95% of Virginia towns.
How Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs is worth $260,100, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $104,545, which is more affordable than 91% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $876 a month. 74.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hot Springs | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $260,100 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $876 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $104,545 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 74.2% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 34.2% | — |
Who lives in Hot Springs
| People | Hot Springs | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.3 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.7% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.4% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 12.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 10.5 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.5% | 91.8% |
Weather in Hot Springs
July highs average 82.1°F and January lows 21.5°F. About 46.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.3 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Hot Springs since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on September 3, 2011.
Severe weather in Bath County since 1996
Bath County has been included in 22 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 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3359: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Bath County
Bath County had 2,231 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,442 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Hot Springs itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Public schools in Hot Springs
2 public schools with 368 students, about 28.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Elementary | PK-7 | 185 | 23.1 |
| Bath County High | 8-12 | 183 | 36.6 |
Towns near Hot Springs
- Clifton Forge, VA12.3 mi · 3,555 people · home $109,500
- Covington, VA17.6 mi · 5,737 people · home $83,500
- Mallow, VA18.1 mi · 671 people · home $110,100
- Marlinton, WV21.0 mi · 998 people · home $93,900
- Craigsville, VA24.3 mi · 899 people · home $176,900
- Lexington, VA25.6 mi · 7,320 people · home $275,200
- East Lexington, VA26.2 mi · 1,824 people · home $275,700
- White Sulphur Springs, WV29.5 mi · 2,221 people · home $117,000
Hot Springs questions
Is Hot Springs, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hot Springs scores better for retirees than 98% of Virginia towns and quieter than 95%. 37.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 60.3).
How much does a house cost in Hot Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Hot Springs is valued at $260,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $104,545, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $876 a month.
What is the weather like in Hot Springs?
July highs average 82.1°F and January lows 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.5 inches of precipitation a year and 25.3 inches of snow.
Does Hot Springs get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Hot Springs in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)