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Cedar Rock, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Caldwell County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
333
Population
292/sq mi density
$79,583
Median Income
$57,786 per capita
$395,500
Home Value
$473,410 Zillow
$1,156
Median Rent
43.8% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
239
Violent Crime/100K
4,351 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,583 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$395,500 home value, $1,156/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
239 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Cedar Rock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,172 ft (357 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 292/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9435°N, 81.4584°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Caldwell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 40°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
Cedar Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and December the driest (3.6").