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Hoopers Creek, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Henderson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,623 Population 234/sq mi density
$64,792 Median Income $31,047 per capita
$297,300 Home Value $439,976 Zillow
$1,117 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
27 Violent Crime/100K 1,684 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,792 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$297,300 home value, $1,117/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
27 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Hoopers Creek 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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,245 ft (684 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.0 km²)
Population Density234/sq mi
Coordinates35.4449°N, 82.4356°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHenderson County County
Nearest AirportAsheville Regional (AVL)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.1"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.59"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.3 / 100
Community Resilience40.1 / 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)

Earthquake History

81 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 141 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 70 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 145 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 42 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 118 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 117 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 150 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 128 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 132 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 129 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 145 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 58 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 110 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 32 km
Apr 5, 2005 1 km SE of Blaine, Tennessee M2.9 138 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 147 km
Jul 11, 1990 1 km NW of Alcoa, Tennessee M2.9 146 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 106 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 132 km
Jul 11, 2000 7 km W of Seymour, Tennessee M2.8 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 4 147 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

263 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 404 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 61 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF4 78 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 77 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 74 km 6
Jul 10, 1980 EF3 84 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 75 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 74 km 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 57 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 98 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 66 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 74 km 0
Oct 8, 2017 EF2 81 km 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 59 km 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 97 km 0
Oct 26, 2010 EF2 87 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF2 93 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF2 46 km 0
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 68 km
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 18 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 51 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 63 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 73 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 61 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 93 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 82 km
2022 LOST BEAR RX FY2022 4,276 35 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 66 km
2016 CLEAR CREEK 3,493 42 km
2001 LARMAN 3,072 65 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,976 73 km
2000 TIPTON HILL 2,661 71 km
1998 FOURNEY CREEK 2,579 100 km
2016 HALLS TOP 2,464 80 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 99 km
2010 BROWN GAP CREEK-A 2,210 63 km
2013 LOST BEAR EAST 2,167 36 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,026 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in Driest
May 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in

Hoopers Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and April the driest (4.1").

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