Honaker, Virginia
Honaker is a town of 1,188 people in Russell County, Virginia, founded in 1772.
Why visit Honaker
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark and 2 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Honaker Commercial Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Honaker
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Honaker
Honaker is a town in Russell County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,217 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Honaker, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Honaker Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Restaurants and cafes2
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.7 mi
Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00
Churches and places of worship2
Gas and EV charging1
History
Honaker was settled as early as 1772 when William Ferrill established a homesite in the area. During Dunmore's War of 1774 a fort, known as New Garden Fort, was established to protect the settlers from Indian raids.
The Honaker Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
From the History section of Honaker, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Honaker
13 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 23°F | 3.5 in | 4.4 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 26°F | 3.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 31°F | 4.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 40°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 74°F | 48°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 61°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 53°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 41°F | 2.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 31°F | 3.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 26°F | 3.9 in | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lebanon (9 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
Russell County has had 16 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 Highlands Airport (VJI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 miles away.
- Cedar Bluff 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Claypool Hill 13 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Emory 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Glade Spring 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Castlewood 20 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Chilhowie 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Coeburn 28 mi west, about 45 min by car
- Bristol 29 mi south, about 47 min by car
- Clintwood 29 mi west, about 46 min by car
- Bristol 34 mi southwest, about 55 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
- Honaker cab, Sheep NotGoats ( Talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Honaker, Railroad near Main, Nyttend, Public domain
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