Hot Springs, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Madison County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
494
Population
172/sq mi density
$39,167
Median Income
$29,428 per capita
$184,900
Home Value
$325,481 Zillow
$488
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$39,167 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$184,900 home value, $488/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.9 in |
Hot Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 38°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (2.4").