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Bakersville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Mitchell County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
718
Population
945/sq mi density
$39,091
Median Income
$38,353 per capita
$229,000
Home Value
$216,631 Zillow
$450
Median Rent
39.2% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
60
Violent Crime/100K
3,969 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$39,091 median income, 17.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$229,000 home value, $450/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bakersville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,464 ft (751 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 945/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0154°N, 82.1582°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mitchell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
Bakersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and December the driest (3.6").