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High Shoals, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Gaston County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
565
Population
217/sq mi density
$50,893
Median Income
$22,856 per capita
$145,700
Home Value
$162,037 Zillow
$937
Median Rent
25.1% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
472
Violent Crime/100K
4,415 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,893 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,700 home value, $937/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
472 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
High Shoals enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3900°N, 81.2021°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gaston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in |
High Shoals has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (3.2").