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Glenwood, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Rutherford County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
181
Population
112/sq mi density
$115,125
Median Income
$45,873 per capita
$175,800
Home Value
$237,051 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
417
Violent Crime/100K
7,755 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$115,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$175,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
417 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
81.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Glenwood 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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,298 ft (396 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6158°N, 81.9828°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rutherford 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 | 72.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively 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 | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
Glenwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and December the driest (3.9").