Cajah's Mountain, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Caldwell County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
2,696
Population
795/sq mi density
$53,714
Median Income
$24,495 per capita
$175,900
Home Value
$257,950 Zillow
$677
Median Rent
18.7% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$53,714 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$175,900 home value, $677/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Cajah's Mountain enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,279 ft (390 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 795/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8507°N, 81.5362°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Caldwell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 93.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0447 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in |
Cajah's Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.3").