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Denver, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Lincoln County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
2,483
Population
419/sq mi density
$73,393
Median Income
$42,154 per capita
$285,600
Home Value
$545,692 Zillow
$1,098
Median Rent
13.9% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
162
Violent Crime/100K
3,734 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,393 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$285,600 home value, $1,098/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
162 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Denver enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 862 ft (263 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 419/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5456°N, 81.0447°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Statesville Regional (SVH) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in |
Denver has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (3.3").