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Hot Springs, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Madison County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
494
Population
172/sq mi density
$39,167
Median Income
$29,428 per capita
$184,900
Home Value
$317,853 Zillow
$488
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$39,167 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$184,900 home value, $488/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hot Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,365 ft (416 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 172/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8936°N, 82.8294°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Madison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in |
Hot Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 38°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and October the driest (2.7").