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Connelly Springs, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Burke County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,342
Population
469/sq mi density
$66,643
Median Income
$35,134 per capita
$178,800
Home Value
$218,270 Zillow
$819
Median Rent
22.8% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
90
Violent Crime/100K
1,723 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$66,643 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,800 home value, $819/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Connelly Springs 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 | 1,262 ft (385 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 469/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7550°N, 81.4970°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Burke County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hickory Regional (HKY) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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 | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in |
Connelly Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and November the driest (3.6").