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Cherryville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Cleveland County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
6,154
Population
1,061/sq mi density
$58,701
Median Income
$30,103 per capita
$198,000
Home Value
$244,705 Zillow
$948
Median Rent
24.1% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
264
Violent Crime/100K
2,524 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,701 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$198,000 home value, $948/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
264 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cherryville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,061/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3846°N, 81.3789°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cleveland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hickory Regional (HKY) 25 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 | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.9 in |
Cherryville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (3.4").