Emma, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Buncombe County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
2,757
Population
2,529/sq mi density
$40,964
Median Income
$18,474 per capita
$88,900
Home Value
$454,142 Zillow
$981
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$40,964 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,900 home value, $981/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Emma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,179 ft (664 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,529/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6020°N, 82.5958°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Buncombe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 67.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0440 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in |
Emma has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and October the driest (2.6").