Chimney Rock Village, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Polk County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
131
Population
39/sq mi density
$67,656
Median Income
$64,177 per capita
$361,100
Home Value
$441,953 Zillow
$1,317
Median Rent
13.5% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$67,656 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$361,100 home value, $1,317/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Chimney Rock Village enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,574 ft (785 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4503°N, 82.2550°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in |
Chimney Rock Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (4.1").