Bakersville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Mitchell County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
718
Population
945/sq mi density
$39,091
Median Income
$38,353 per capita
$229,000
Home Value
$234,507 Zillow
$450
Median Rent
39.2% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$39,091 median income, unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$229,000 home value, $450/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bakersville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
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 | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 84.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 3.8 in |
Bakersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 36°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and October the driest (2.6").