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Foscoe, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Watauga County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
318 sunny days/yr
93
Violent Crime/100K
2,690 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$44,367 median income, 4.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$302,500 home value, $683/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
93 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
Foscoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 30°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and December the driest (3.5").