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Blowing Rock, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Watauga County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
848
Population
262/sq mi density
$120,865
Median Income
$73,833 per capita
$667,300
Home Value
$732,100 Zillow
$877
Median Rent
13.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
323
Violent Crime/100K
2,264 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,865 median income, 0.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$667,300 home value, $877/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
323 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Blowing Rock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,631 ft (1,107 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 262/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1292°N, 81.6663°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Watauga County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
Blowing Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and December the driest (3.5").