Foscoe, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Watauga County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,257
Population
217/sq mi density
$44,367
Median Income
$29,656 per capita
$302,500
Home Value
$544,786 Zillow
$683
Median Rent
23.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,367 median income, 6.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$302,500 home value, $683/mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Foscoe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches. The area receives 31.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,241 ft (988 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1523°N, 81.7765°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Watauga County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in |
Foscoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 30°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (3.9").