Hayesville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Clay County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,110
Population
1,734/sq mi density
$52,875
Median Income
$18,703 per capita
$217,400
Home Value
$348,751 Zillow
$596
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$217,400 home value, $596/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hayesville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,891 ft (576 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,734/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0450°N, 83.8179°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Clay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
Hayesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (3.5").