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Belwood, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Cleveland County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
928 Population 75/sq mi density
$49,078 Median Income $26,906 per capita
$180,600 Home Value $194,791 Zillow
$907 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
357 Violent Crime/100K 3,227 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$49,078 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$180,600 home value, $907/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
357 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Belwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation967 ft (295 m)
Area12.3 sq mi (31.9 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates35.4843°N, 81.5274°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCleveland County County
Nearest AirportHickory Regional (HKY)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.96"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.1 / 100
Community Resilience33.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 141 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 141 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 122 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 68 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 143 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 116 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 67 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 51 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 77 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 143 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 87 km
Feb 12, 2021 8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee M2.8 108 km
May 23, 2023 4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina M2.8 121 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 64 km
Mar 21, 2004 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M2.7 48 km
Aug 30, 2010 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee M2.7 113 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 95 km
Aug 17, 2021 6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina M2.7 38 km
Feb 4, 2021 1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina M2.6 118 km
Aug 23, 2025 4 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Fran (1996, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1996 Fran Category 1 258 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 96 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

330 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 284 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1998 EF4 45 km 0
May 5, 1989 EF4 92 km 1
May 5, 1989 EF4 58 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF4 5 km 4
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 56 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 95 km 0
May 26, 2022 EF2 74 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 36 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 87 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 31 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 45 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 71 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 76 km 0
Mar 3, 2012 EF2 80 km 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 20 km 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 28 km 0
Nov 16, 2011 EF2 80 km 3
Oct 26, 2010 EF2 41 km 0
Oct 26, 2010 EF2 8 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 54 km
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 65 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 52 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 19 km
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 88 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 25 km
2022 LOST BEAR RX FY2022 4,276 67 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 51 km
2016 CLEAR CREEK 3,493 59 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,976 53 km
2000 TIPTON HILL 2,661 93 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 97 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 99 km
2013 LOST BEAR EAST 2,167 66 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,964 91 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,918 83 km
2008 SUNRISE 1,906 55 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,879 52 km
2018 C-140 EN 1,860 96 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,812 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 4.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in Driest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.9 in

Belwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (3.5").

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