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Caroleen, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Rutherford County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
261 Population 235/sq mi density
$81,019 Median Income $27,986 per capita
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
122 Violent Crime/100K 7,067 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$81,019 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
122 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Caroleen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation858 ft (262 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density235/sq mi
Coordinates35.2811°N, 81.7914°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRutherford County County
Nearest AirportGreenville Spartanburg International (GSP)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.12"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.5 / 100
Community Resilience26.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 141 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 131 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 103 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 96 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 114 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 135 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 35 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 72 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 99 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 144 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 114 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 86 km
Feb 12, 2021 8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee M2.8 107 km
May 23, 2023 4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina M2.8 102 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 38 km
Mar 21, 2004 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M2.7 34 km
Aug 30, 2010 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee M2.7 134 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 126 km
Mar 14, 2015 3 km SE of Cherokee, North Carolina M2.7 137 km
Aug 17, 2021 6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina M2.7 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Fran (1996, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1996 Fran Category 1 281 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 90 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

348 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 383 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1998 EF4 75 km 0
May 5, 1989 EF4 26 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF4 28 km 4
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 67 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 81 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 68 km 2
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 87 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 36 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 20 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 63 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 39 km 0
Oct 8, 2017 EF2 87 km 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 8 km 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 50 km 0
Nov 16, 2011 EF2 76 km 3
Oct 26, 2010 EF2 74 km 0
Oct 26, 2010 EF2 41 km 0
May 9, 2008 EF2 56 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY RIDGE (12,405 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 BRUSHY RIDGE 12,405 66 km
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 46 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 88 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 62 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 40 km
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 73 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 51 km
2022 LOST BEAR RX FY2022 4,276 61 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 62 km
2016 CLEAR CREEK 3,493 57 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 91 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,976 68 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 94 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 89 km
2000 TIPTON HILL 2,661 97 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 81 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 90 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 74 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 77 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.2 in
March 51°F (10°C) 5.1 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in Driest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
December 42°F (6°C) 4.0 in

Caroleen has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and April the driest (3.5").

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