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Hiddenite, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Alexander County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
237 Population 149/sq mi density
$138,098 Median Income $52,392 per capita
$221,700 Home Value $250,579 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
146 Violent Crime/100K 6,317 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$138,098 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hiddenite 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 52.6 inches. The area receives 3.8 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 Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,075 ft (328 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density149/sq mi
Coordinates35.9077°N, 81.0811°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAlexander County County
Nearest AirportStatesville Regional (SVH)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.65"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0455 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.8 / 100
Community Resilience26.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 14, 2025.

Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 101 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 129 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 48 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 102 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 94 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 91 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 149 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 130 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 60 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 113 km
Feb 12, 2021 8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee M2.8 127 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 150 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 121 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 95 km
Mar 21, 2004 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M2.7 99 km
Aug 30, 2010 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee M2.7 87 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 114 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 40 km
Aug 17, 2021 6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina M2.7 56 km
Jul 8, 2023 Virginia-North Carolina border region M2.6 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Fran (1996, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1996 Fran Category 3 229 km
1989 Hugo Category 2 134 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

305 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 264 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1998 EF4 27 km 0
May 5, 1989 EF4 66 km 4
Mar 28, 2010 EF3 91 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 64 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 84 km 0
May 5, 1989 EF3 78 km 0
May 22, 1985 EF3 76 km 0
May 26, 2022 EF2 13 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 98 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 87 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 33 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 70 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 30 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 44 km 0
Mar 3, 2012 EF2 81 km 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 46 km 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 89 km 0
Nov 16, 2011 EF2 81 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY RIDGE (12,405 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 BRUSHY RIDGE 12,405 73 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 76 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 61 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 51 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 73 km
2016 CLEAR CREEK 3,493 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,976 68 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,242 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,194 98 km
2008 SUNRISE 1,906 77 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,879 82 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,812 97 km
2016 RAILROAD GRADE 2016 1,790 99 km
2016 TOMBSTONE 1,747 71 km
2017 DOBSON KNOB 1,720 83 km
2016 HORTON 1,480 51 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,348 68 km
2013 TANK HOLLOW 1,340 99 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,304 69 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,149 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in Wettest
April 56°F (14°C) 3.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in Driest
December 40°F (5°C) 3.6 in

Hiddenite has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (3.5").

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