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Casar, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Cleveland County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
384
Population
219/sq mi density
$59,861
Median Income
$33,714 per capita
$122,500
Home Value
$153,376 Zillow
$725
Median Rent
21.8% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
718
Violent Crime/100K
3,522 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$59,861 median income, 12.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,500 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
718 violent crimes/100K (89% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Casar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 219/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5127°N, 81.6168°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cleveland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hickory Regional (HKY) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in |
Casar has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (3.7").