Fallston, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Cleveland County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
602
Population
277/sq mi density
$49,250
Median Income
$39,463 per capita
$86,800
Home Value
$202,723 Zillow
$708
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,250 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,800 home value, $708/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Fallston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 277/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4294°N, 81.5022°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cleveland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hickory Regional (HKY) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.3 / 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 High |
| 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 | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.4 in |
Fallston has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.5").