Hendersonville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Henderson County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
15,253
Population
1,933/sq mi density
$52,337
Median Income
$37,210 per capita
$282,500
Home Value
$408,296 Zillow
$1,232
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
263
Violent Crime/100K
3,085 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,337 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$282,500 home value, $1,232/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
263 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Hendersonville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,102 ft (641 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,933/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3243°N, 82.4563°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Henderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.3 in |
Hendersonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (4.1").