Christiansburg, Virginia
Christiansburg is a town of 22,720 people in Montgomery County, Virginia.
Why visit Christiansburg
Townapedia lists 26 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 81 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Wilson Creek Bridge, Regal New River Valley, East Main Street Historic District and South Franklin Street Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 23°F, and about 22 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Christiansburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Christiansburg
Christiansburg (formerly Hans Meadows) is a town in the southwestern portion of Montgomery County, Virginia, United States. It has served as the seat of government for the county since 1792, when it was formally recognized by the Virginia General Assembly. Christiansburg is contiguously bordered on its north by the only other incorporated town in Montgomery County, Blacksburg. Christiansburg (and Blacksburg) are situated on the Eastern Continental Divide in the Appalachian Mountains.
From the Wikipedia article Christiansburg, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Wilson Creek Bridge
Bridge · 2.8 mi
Bridge in Montgomery County, Virginia
Regal New River Valley
Cinema and theater · 2.1 mi
110 New River Road, Christiansburg
Museums and landmarks26
East Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Virginia
South Franklin Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Blankenship Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
Cambria Freight Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Railway station in Christiansburg, the United States of America
Cambria Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Christiansburg Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in Christiansburg, Virginia
Earhart House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic home
Edgar A. Long Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic building in Christiansburg, Virginia, United States
George Earhart House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Hornbarger Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic commercial building in Virginia, United States
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Howard-Bell-Feather House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Historic home near Riner, Montgomery County, Virginia, US
Old Christiansburg Industrial Institute
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic school complex in Virginia, US
14 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
Christiansburg Huckleberry Park
Park · 1.9 mi
300 Huckleberry Park Dr NW, Christiansburg
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes81
First Watch
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 2.1 mi
Upscale daily breakfast and brunch chain offering a seasonal menu and signature single-source Columbian coffee.
2730 Market Street Northeast, Christiansburg
07:00-14:30
Fiesta Mexicana Restaraunt & Taqueria
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
1465 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:30
Gran Rodeo Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.7 mi
200 Laurel Street, Christiansburg
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Hunan House
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.0 mi
2100 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg
Mo,We-Su 11:00-22:00; Tu off
Milano's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Burger, Pasta, Pizza · 2.6 mi
50 Merrimac Road
Mo off; Tu-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa-Su 12:00-22:00
Mission BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.9 mi
2585 Market Street Northeast, Christiansburg
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00; Su 11:30-20:00
Ocean Samurai
Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi · 0.8 mi
1635 North Franklin Street
Mo,We-Fr 11:00-15:00,16:30-21:30; Tu off; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:30
Sandro's Pizzeria Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 2.1 mi
2775 Market Street Northeast, Christiansburg
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-21:30; Su off
Space Rabbit Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.0 mi
2015 Roanoke Street
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-18:00; Su off
69 more on the map.
Where to stay15
Econo Lodge Christiansburg-Blacksburg I-81
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
2430 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Christiansburg
Motel and hotel · 3.0 mi
2725 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg
Holiday Inn Christiansburg Blacksburg
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
99 Bradley Drive, Christiansburg
Churches and places of worship39
Christiansburg Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Edgemont Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Montgomery Primitive Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Trinity United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Wesley Memorial United Methodist
Church · Methodist · 2.5 mi
350 Stafford Drive Northwest, Christiansburg
New Life Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ
Church · 2.8 mi
783 Stafford Drive Northwest, Christiansburg
New River Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church
985 Cambria Street Northeast, Christiansburg
Shopping27
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries27
Altern Ed Prgm/Behav Disord Youth/Montgomery
School · 1.0 mi
750 Imperial Ave, Christiansburg
Healthcare4
Med Express Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
100 Spradlin Farm Drive, Christiansburg
Map of Christiansburg
249 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 23°F | 3.2 in | 6.3 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 26°F | 2.8 in | 6.6 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 3.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 41°F | 3.5 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 43°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 33°F | 2.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 27°F | 3.2 in | 4.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Christiansburg (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Montgomery County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-04: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-10-01: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-29: Post-Tropical Cyclone Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Merrimac 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Riner 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Blacksburg 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Plum Creek 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Belview 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Prices Fork 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Fairlawn 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Radford 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Cave Spring 23 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Mount Airy 45 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Unusual cloud toward Floyd - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Christiansburg Industrial Institute - Primary Annex, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- United States Post Office - Christiansburg, VA - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Christiansburg, VA 24073, USA - panoramio - Idawriter, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- US Post Office in Christiansburg at twilight, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Christiansburg Post Office (VA), Aet28, CC0
- Christiansburg, VA 24073, USA - panoramio - Idawriter (6), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Main Street Christiansburg - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Main Street Christiansburg - panoramio - Idawriter, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Christiansburg Presbyterian Church - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Christiansburg, VA 24073, USA - panoramio - Idawriter (1), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Christiansburg Presbyterian Church Christiansburg Virginia, Rdeyerle, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2017-06-13 11 26 01 View west along Virginia State Route 111 (Depot Street) at U.S. Route 11 and U.S. Route 460 Business (Roanoke Street) in Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Christiansburg, VA 24073, USA - panoramio - Idawriter (2), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Main Street Christiansburg - panoramio - Idawriter (1), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Christiansburg, VA 24073, USA - panoramio - Idawriter (4), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Christiansburg, VA 24073, USA - panoramio - Idawriter (3), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Christiansburg, VA 24073, USA - panoramio - Idawriter (5), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Christiansburg, VA 24073, USA - panoramio - Idawriter (7), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, VA, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old School House Christiansburg VA, AstaPro5, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Phlegar Building, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edgemont Church, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hornbarger Store, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trinity United Methodist Church - Front View, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Surface House - Front View, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church on Montgomery Street, AstaPro5, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Blankenship Farm House and Barn, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ChristiansburgVAMainStreet, DwayneP ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Howard-Bell-Feather House, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Earhart House, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Montgomery Primitive Baptist Church - Merrimac, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George Earhart House, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cambria Freight Station, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Oaks - lawn view, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edgar A. Long Building - side and back view, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Main Street - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Montgomery County Confederate Monument (Obelisk), Aet28, CC0
- Montgomery County Confederate Monument Front Inscription (Obelisk), Aet28, CC0
- Veterans Memorial and Lewis-McHenry Duel - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
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