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Hayesville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Clay County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,110
Population
1,734/sq mi density
$52,875
Median Income
$18,703 per capita
$217,400
Home Value
$342,803 Zillow
$596
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
228
Violent Crime/100K
4,340 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
228 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.9 in |
Hayesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and October the driest (4.3").