Cooleemee, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Davie County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
984
Population
1,312/sq mi density
$49,135
Median Income
$27,463 per capita
$134,200
Home Value
$129,431 Zillow
$964
Median Rent
33.7% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$49,135 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,200 home value, $964/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cooleemee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8112°N, 80.5569°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Davie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Carolina Regional (SRW) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 4.0 in |
Cooleemee has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.3").