Glenwood, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Rutherford County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
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
A+
Overall
5.0 / 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
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 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
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
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) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.9 in |
Glenwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.7").