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Glenville, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Jackson County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
130 Population 97/sq mi density
51°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Glenville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.3 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,030 ft (1,228 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates35.1693°N, 83.1204°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportOconee County Regional (CEU)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.3"
132% above US avg
Snowfall 10.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.17"
Driest Month (Oct) 4.96"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.2 / 100
Community Resilience38.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 89 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 96 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 144 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 147 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 39 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 137 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 125 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 113 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 101 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 51 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 97 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 100 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 123 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 107 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 128 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 148 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 136 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 90 km
Nov 10, 1992 4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 106 km
Sep 24, 1991 6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 2 191 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

258 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 235 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 62 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 94 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 100 km 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 90 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 77 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 89 km 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 44 km 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 47 km 0
Oct 8, 2017 EF2 56 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF2 83 km 0
Aug 26, 2008 EF2 71 km 0
Aug 29, 2005 EF2 77 km 0
Sep 16, 2004 EF2 99 km 0
Sep 16, 2004 EF2 100 km 1
Jan 7, 1998 EF2 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCK MOUNTAIN (25,224 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 42 km
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 67 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 45 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 52 km
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 87 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 93 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 39 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 78 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 87 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 48 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 96 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 91 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,888 96 km
2019 COW CAMP 3,786 91 km
2016 CAMP BRANCH 3,234 40 km
2023 PANTHER KNOB 3,170 41 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 90 km
2001 LARMAN 3,072 88 km
2010 COW CAMP-A 2,953 92 km
2013 MCINTYRE-A 2,695 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 5.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 7.2 in Wettest
April 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 6.3 in
June 65°F (19°C) 5.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in
August 68°F (20°C) 5.7 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 5.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 6.0 in
December 38°F (3°C) 6.0 in

Glenville has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 33°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.2") and October the driest (5.0").

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