Beech Mountain, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Avery County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
831
Population
128/sq mi density
$89,934
Median Income
$75,567 per capita
$388,800
Home Value
$450,917 Zillow
$978
Median Rent
27.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
152
Violent Crime/100K
457 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$89,934 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$388,800 home value, $978/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
152 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Beech Mountain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. The area receives 66.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,397 ft (1,340 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2104°N, 81.8870°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Avery County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0435 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.8 in |
Beech Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 27°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and November the driest (3.5").