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Cashiers, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Jackson County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
825
Population
201/sq mi density
$73,455
Median Income
$55,763 per capita
$360,000
Home Value
$1,360,982 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,455 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$360,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cashiers experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.3 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,493 ft (1,065 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1079°N, 83.0980°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.9 / 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 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 33°F (1°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | Driest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 6.7 in |
Cashiers has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 33°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.8") and April the driest (5.8").