Horse Shoe, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Henderson County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,699
Population
228/sq mi density
$67,703
Median Income
$39,113 per capita
$396,400
Home Value
$503,737 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$67,703 median income, 7.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$396,400 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Horse Shoe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,648 ft (807 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 228/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3324°N, 82.5627°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Henderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 7 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) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.4 in |
Horse Shoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.5").