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Burnsville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Yancey County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,143
Population
1,339/sq mi density
$47,576
Median Income
$31,108 per capita
$223,800
Home Value
$306,473 Zillow
$823
Median Rent
25.4% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
60
Violent Crime/100K
3,969 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$47,576 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$223,800 home value, $823/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Burnsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,750 ft (838 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,339/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9163°N, 82.2977°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Yancey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0493 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
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 | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in |
Burnsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 36°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.6").