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Balfour, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Henderson County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,132
Population
699/sq mi density
$69,545
Median Income
$40,787 per capita
$294,200
Home Value
$396,127 Zillow
$743
Median Rent
21.4% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
332
Violent Crime/100K
4,096 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,545 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$294,200 home value, $743/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
332 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Balfour enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,509 ft (765 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 699/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3526°N, 82.4888°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Henderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in |
Balfour has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and April the driest (4.1").