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Elk Park, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Avery County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
694
Population
1,006/sq mi density
$44,350
Median Income
$25,466 per capita
$145,000
Home Value
$298,110 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
146
Violent Crime/100K
2,332 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$44,350 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$145,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Elk Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. The area receives 31.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,166 ft (965 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,006/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1582°N, 81.9808°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Avery County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0435 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
Elk Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and December the driest (3.5").