Concord, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Cabarrus County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
106,518 Population 1,646/sq mi density
$84,752 Median Income $40,763 per capita
$327,600 Home Value $380,870 Zillow
$1,365 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
159 Violent Crime/100K 1,111 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$84,752 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$327,600 home value, $1,365/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
159 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Concord enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Area60.3 sq mi (156.2 km²)
Population Density1,646/sq mi
Coordinates35.3921°N, 80.6355°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCabarrus County County
Nearest AirportConcord-Padgett Regional (USA)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.12"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience68.2 / 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 Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 14, 2025.

Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 103 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 137 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 137 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 137 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 137 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 23 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 132 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 142 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 126 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 97 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 148 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 136 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 143 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 147 km
Mar 21, 2004 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M2.7 129 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 102 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 106 km
Mar 9, 2024 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.7 137 km
Aug 17, 2021 6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina M2.7 105 km
Jul 8, 2023 Virginia-North Carolina border region M2.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 267 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 256 km
2018 Florence Category 1 256 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 258 km
2004 Charley Category 1 250 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 283 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 294 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 290 km
1996 Fran Category 3 177 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 279 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 88 km
1984 Diana Category 4 264 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

354 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 407 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1998 EF4 86 km 0
May 5, 1989 EF4 47 km 1
May 5, 1989 EF4 86 km 4
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 85 km 4
Mar 28, 2010 EF3 81 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 69 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 48 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 46 km 0
May 5, 1989 EF3 86 km 0
May 22, 1985 EF3 85 km 0
Oct 7, 1965 EF3 78 km 1
May 26, 2022 EF2 68 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 48 km 0
May 5, 2020 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 82 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 75 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 13 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHESTNUT KNOB (6,418 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 96 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 93 km
2008 05/05 RX BURN 2,351 92 km
2007 06-09 RX BURN 2,054 96 km
2022 SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 2,039 100 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,989 63 km
1994 COMP 1112 1,798 100 km
1998 980803 1,780 97 km
2000 2000 1003 1,768 99 km
1999 19990505 1,756 92 km
1992 COMP 15 1,697 100 km
1995 95 15 2 1,619 100 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,523 95 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,454 98 km
2008 08/06 RX BURN 1,451 98 km
1997 150197 1,425 100 km
2024 0505NS CRR RX 1,382 92 km
1994 COMP 3 1,382 91 km
2002 2001 0505 1,376 92 km
1994 COMP 5 1,341 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
May 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
December 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in

Concord has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (3.1").

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