Dana, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Henderson County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
3,824
Population
429/sq mi density
$55,801
Median Income
$24,240 per capita
$223,400
Home Value
$289,783 Zillow
$901
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$55,801 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$223,400 home value, $901/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,411 ft (735 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 429/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3206°N, 82.3611°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Henderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.3 in |
Dana has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (4.1").