Bent Creek, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Buncombe County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,854
Population
839/sq mi density
$52,485
Median Income
$38,229 per capita
$377,500
Home Value
$454,142 Zillow
$1,914
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$52,485 median income, 22.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$377,500 home value, $1,914/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bent Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,215 ft (675 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 839/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5111°N, 82.6170°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Buncombe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 67.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0440 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in |
Bent Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 36°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (3.3").