Crouse, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Lincoln County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
358
Population
314/sq mi density
$82,667
Median Income
$49,773 per capita
$212,700
Home Value
$288,717 Zillow
60°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$212,700 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Crouse enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 314/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4241°N, 81.3012°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hickory Regional (HKY) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 91.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0471 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.8 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in |
Crouse has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.5").