Boone, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Watauga County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
19,534
Population
3,057/sq mi density
$28,633
Median Income
$18,600 per capita
$373,600
Home Value
$482,733 Zillow
$1,080
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
85
Violent Crime/100K
909 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$28,633 median income, 14.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$373,600 home value, $1,080/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Boone experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. The area receives 25.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,326 ft (1,014 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,057/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2138°N, 81.6652°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Watauga County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.2 in |
Boone has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 32°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (3.6").