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Fletcher, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Henderson County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
8,022
Population
1,267/sq mi density
$75,117
Median Income
$37,897 per capita
$324,000
Home Value
$439,976 Zillow
$1,207
Median Rent
21.5% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
27
Violent Crime/100K
1,684 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$75,117 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$324,000 home value, $1,207/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
27 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fletcher enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,149 ft (655 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,267/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4329°N, 82.5074°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Henderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.1 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in |
Fletcher has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (3.9").