High Shoals, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Gaston County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
565
Population
217/sq mi density
$50,893
Median Income
$22,856 per capita
$145,700
Home Value
$168,109 Zillow
$937
Median Rent
25.1% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,893 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,700 home value, $937/mo rent
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 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
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
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 | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in |
High Shoals has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.5").