Brevard, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Transylvania County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
7,795
Population
1,452/sq mi density
$44,356
Median Income
$36,137 per capita
$411,000
Home Value
$456,651 Zillow
$878
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
140
Violent Crime/100K
1,080 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$44,356 median income, 5.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$411,000 home value, $878/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Brevard 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 75.6 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,151 ft (656 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,452/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2478°N, 82.7285°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Transylvania County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 7.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 5.4 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 7.1 in |
Brevard has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 75.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (5.4").