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Edneyville, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Henderson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,698 Population 251/sq mi density
$59,349 Median Income $27,632 per capita
$283,900 Home Value $477,142 Zillow
$854 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$59,349 median income, 0.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$283,900 home value, $854/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Edneyville 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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,228 ft (679 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (27.8 km²)
Population Density251/sq mi
Coordinates35.4026°N, 82.3343°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHenderson County County
Nearest AirportAsheville Regional (AVL)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.1"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.59"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.3 / 100
Community Resilience40.1 / 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)

Earthquake History

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 80 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 53 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 127 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 129 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 141 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 138 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 126 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 57 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 129 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 24 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 120 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 104 km
Apr 5, 2005 1 km SE of Blaine, Tennessee M2.9 148 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 125 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 57 km
Jul 11, 2000 7 km WSW of Seymour, Tennessee M2.8 142 km
Jul 11, 2000 7 km W of Seymour, Tennessee M2.8 144 km
Feb 12, 2021 8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee M2.8 75 km
Jul 17, 2017 3 km S of Blaine, Tennessee M2.8 147 km
May 23, 2023 4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina M2.8 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 4 137 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

280 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 456 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 51 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF4 69 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 82 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 85 km 2
Jul 10, 1980 EF3 89 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 71 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 67 km 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 76 km 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 57 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 57 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 87 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 57 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 64 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 93 km 0
Oct 8, 2017 EF2 81 km 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 82 km 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 49 km 0
Oct 26, 2010 EF2 79 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF2 40 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY RIDGE (12,405 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 BRUSHY RIDGE 12,405 65 km
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 11 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 52 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 60 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 66 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 70 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 76 km
2022 LOST BEAR RX FY2022 4,276 36 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 63 km
2016 CLEAR CREEK 3,493 41 km
2001 LARMAN 3,072 74 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,976 70 km
2000 TIPTON HILL 2,661 74 km
2016 HALLS TOP 2,464 90 km
2010 BROWN GAP CREEK-A 2,210 74 km
2013 LOST BEAR EAST 2,167 36 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,026 81 km
2008 SUNRISE 1,906 63 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,879 52 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,812 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in Driest
May 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in

Edneyville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and April the driest (4.1").

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