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Cove Creek, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Watauga County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,533
Population
180/sq mi density
$53,898
Median Income
$38,763 per capita
$247,700
Home Value
$441,350 Zillow
$931
Median Rent
45.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
178
Violent Crime/100K
1,887 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$53,898 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$247,700 home value, $931/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
178 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cove Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. The area receives 48.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,181 ft (970 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 180/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2874°N, 81.7864°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Watauga County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
Cove Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and December the driest (3.4").