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Claremont, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Catawba County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,051
Population
700/sq mi density
$59,583
Median Income
$36,448 per capita
$227,200
Home Value
$249,319 Zillow
$928
Median Rent
27.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
585
Violent Crime/100K
1,974 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$59,583 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$227,200 home value, $928/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
585 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Claremont enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 933 ft (284 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 700/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7094°N, 81.1547°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Catawba County County |
| Nearest Airport | Statesville Regional (SVH) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.2 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in |
Claremont has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and November the driest (3.4").