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Massanutten

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Total population

2,261

Median home value

$396,900

53.9%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$108,207

Massanutten$108k
National$74k

Air quality index

36Good
Weather40°F · Mostly Clear then Patchy Frost
Coordinates38.41°, -78.73°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Found in Virginia, United States, Massanutten is classified as a census-designated community in public datasets. Massanutten maps to 38.411°, -78.728° — squarely within the warm temperate belt. The population stands at approximately 2,261. Total area is recorded as about 25.7 km². The location receives about 1,505 kWh/m² of solar irradiance per year and sunshine for roughly 59% of daylight hours. Its latitude implies a climate characterised by warm summers and cool winters. Resident density is around 88 per km², indicating loosely populated. The remainder of this page draws on open public data to describe the area's demographics, climate, environment and nearby amenities.

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History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age
53.7
Median home value
$396,900
Housing units
2,142
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
1.7%

Race & ethnicity

White
78.6%
Black
2.9%
Asian
0.9%
Hispanic
16.9%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
38.4111
Longitude
-78.7279
Water area
0.02 mi²
View on OpenStreetMap

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Tonight
40°F
Mostly Clear then Patchy Frost
Friday
65°F
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Friday Night
49°F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
68°F
Sunny
Saturday Night
52°F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
67°F
Mostly Sunny

Forecast for Massanutten, VA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

US AQI — Good
36
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
5.8
PM10 (µg/m³)
7.6
Ozone (µg/m³)
68
NO₂ (µg/m³)
4.2

Current readings from Open-Meteo Air Quality API (Copernicus CAMS European reanalysis).

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
335,360
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    13,242
  • Blue Jay
    Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    11,627
  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    11,516
  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    10,800
  • Carolina Wren
    Thryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790) · Aves
    10,289
  • Song Sparrow
    Melospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves
    8,817
  • Red-bellied Woodpecker
    Melanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    8,736
  • European Starling
    Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    8,456

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Earthquake history

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

G
Garland Shifflett
American baseball player (1935-2020)
M
Mickey Dean
American softball coach

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in Virginia

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.12
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,505

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
790
Avg daily Wikipedia views
27
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Massanutten

The geology of Massanutten Mountain in Virginia
The geology of Massanutten Mountain in Virginia
Arthur Coe Spencer · 1896
Geology explained
Geology explained
William G. Melson · 2004
Massanutten Great North Mtn George Washington Nf Virginia West Virginia Usa Trails Illustrated Map Massanutten Tuscarora Trails
Massanutten Great North Mtn George Washington Nf Virginia West Virginia Usa Trails Illustrated Map Massanutten Tuscarora Trails
National Geographic Society (U.S.). Cartographic Division. · 2009
The geology of Massanutten Mountain in Virginia ...
Arthur C. Spencer · 1897
Cradled by the Massanutten
Mary Marie Koontz Arrington · 1986
Guide to the Massanutten Mountain
Guide to the Massanutten Mountain
James W. Denton · 1982
Massanutten (VA)
Massanutten (VA)
Christine Michaels · 2007
A preliminary note on the geology of Massanutten Mountain in Virginia
Arthur Coe Spencer · 1895

Search results from Open Library.

Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Common Yellowthroat
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Seen 2026-09-24
Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle
Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle
Labidomera clivicollis
Seen 2026-09-24
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
Seen 2026-09-24
Chickweed Geometer Moth
Chickweed Geometer Moth
Haematopis grataria
Seen 2026-09-24
Huron Skipper
Huron Skipper
Atalopedes huron
Seen 2026-09-24
Mallard
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
Seen 2026-09-24
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Everes comyntas
Seen 2026-09-24
Domestic Mallard
Domestic Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos domesticus
Seen 2026-09-24
shaggy soldier
shaggy soldier
Galinsoga quadriradiata
Seen 2026-09-24

Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).

Nearest stream gauge

Events

Gallery

Sources

  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • Open-Meteo Air Quality (CAMS)
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • iNaturalist
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library