Alexis, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Gaston County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
635 Population 321/sq mi density
$53,708 Median Income $31,340 per capita
$193,700 Home Value $308,712 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$53,708 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$193,700 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Alexis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation812 ft (247 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density321/sq mi
Coordinates35.3943°N, 81.1231°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGaston County County
Nearest AirportCharlotte/Douglas International (CLT)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.0"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.22"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.1 / 100
Community Resilience51.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 14, 2025.

Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 113 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 141 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 141 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 141 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 142 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 35 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 88 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 102 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 138 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 134 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 142 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 99 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 124 km
Feb 12, 2021 8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee M2.8 144 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 140 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 98 km
Mar 21, 2004 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M2.7 85 km
Aug 30, 2010 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee M2.7 133 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 137 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 292 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 292 km
2018 Florence Category 1 293 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 287 km
2004 Charley Category 1 284 km
1996 Fran Category 3 221 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 77 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

367 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 412 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1998 EF4 58 km 0
May 5, 1989 EF4 42 km 4
May 5, 1989 EF4 58 km 1
May 5, 1989 EF4 81 km 2
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 98 km 4
May 8, 2008 EF3 94 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 28 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 61 km 0
May 26, 2022 EF2 64 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 87 km 0
May 5, 2020 EF2 90 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 36 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 52 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 92 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 46 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 63 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 84 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY RIDGE (12,405 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 BRUSHY RIDGE 12,405 87 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 86 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 54 km
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 83 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 54 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 85 km
2016 CLEAR CREEK 3,493 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,976 85 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 100 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,964 85 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,918 79 km
2008 SUNRISE 1,906 89 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,879 88 km
2018 C-140 EN 1,860 98 km
2016 TOMBSTONE 1,747 57 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,746 98 km
2017 DOBSON KNOB 1,720 91 km
2001 OAK MT. FIRE 1,677 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,634 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in Wettest
September 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in

Alexis has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and October the driest (2.9").

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