Radford, VA GIS Map
Radford is a city in Radford city, Virginia, with a population of about 17,630. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Radford city
- Population
- 17,630
- Elevation
- 1,864 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.1318, -80.5764
- ZIP codes (3)
- 24141, 24142, 24143
- Land area
- 9.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Radford, VA
Radford is an independent city in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of 2020, the population was 16,070 by the United States Census Bureau. For statistical purposes, the Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Radford with neighboring Montgomery County.
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GIS Data for Radford, VA
The Radford map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Radford without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Radford Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
16,726
Households
5,540
Median household income
$57,348
Median age
23.3 years
Median home value
$220,700
Median gross rent
$1,033/mo
Owner-occupied homes
42.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
Below poverty level
28.7%
Land area
9.7 sq mi
Population density
1,729 / sq mi
County
Radford Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
16,408
April 2020 (estimates base)
16,063
July 2024 estimate
17,273
Change 2010-2020
-2.1%
Change 2020-2024
+7.5%
Photos of Radford
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Soils of Radford
General soil map unit at the city center: Shottower-Laidig
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 15.2 cm
- Typical slope
- 28%
Soil Components
- Laidig14%
Ultisols · Typic Fragiudults
- Shottower14%
Ultisols · Typic Paleudults
- Shottower12%
Ultisols · Typic Paleudults
- Shottower8%
Ultisols · Typic Paleudults
- Shottower7%
Ultisols · Typic Paleudults
- Laidig5%
Ultisols · Typic Fragiudults
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Radford
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Radford 3 N, Va weather station, elevation 1,800 ft, 4.8 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 84°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 22°F
Annual precipitation
42.1 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 42 | 46 | 54 | 65 | 73 | 80 | 84 | 82 | 77 | 67 | 55 | 46 |
| Avg low °F | 22 | 25 | 31 | 40 | 49 | 57 | 61 | 60 | 54 | 41 | 32 | 27 |
| Precip. in | 3.17 | 2.68 | 3.64 | 3.66 | 4.50 | 3.94 | 4.19 | 3.68 | 3.58 | 2.94 | 2.81 | 3.32 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Radford
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Radford city, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 2.6 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- EarthquakeVery Low
- LandslideVery Low
- HurricaneVery Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherVery Low
- Strong WindRelatively Low
- LightningVery Low
- Inland FloodingVery Low
- HailVery Low
- TornadoVery Low
- Ice StormVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Radford FAQ
What county is Radford in?
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Radford, Virginia is located in Radford County.
What is the population of Radford?
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Radford has a population of about 17,630, making it the number 35 of the 47 Virginia cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Radford?
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The elevation of Radford is approximately 1,864 feet (568 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Radford?
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ZIP codes for Radford include 24141, 24142, 24143.
What time zone is Radford in?
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Radford is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Radford from Richmond?
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Radford is about 175 miles from Richmond, the capital of Virginia, in a straight line.
How far is Radford from Virginia Beach?
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Radford is about 254 miles from Virginia Beach, the largest city in Virginia listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Radford?
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Cities near Radford include Blacksburg, VA (11 miles); Pulaski, VA (13 miles); Wytheville, VA (31 miles); Salem, VA (31 miles); Princeton, WV (33 miles).
Local notes for Radford, VA
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