Black Mountain, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Buncombe County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
8,462
Population
1,254/sq mi density
$70,041
Median Income
$49,465 per capita
$351,700
Home Value
$456,390 Zillow
$1,334
Median Rent
44.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
70
Violent Crime/100K
1,261 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,041 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$351,700 home value, $1,334/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Black Mountain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,320 ft (707 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,254/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6150°N, 82.3279°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Buncombe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 17 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 | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3 in |
Black Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.4").