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Jonesville, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Yadkin County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,782 Population 963/sq mi density
$28,257 Median Income $21,180 per capita
$117,500 Home Value $158,922 Zillow
$500 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
786 Violent Crime/100K 4,762 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,257 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$117,500 home value, $500/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
786 violent crimes/100K (107% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Jonesville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation897 ft (273 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density963/sq mi
Coordinates36.2353°N, 80.8337°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyYadkin County County
Nearest AirportStatesville Regional (SVH)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.7 / 100
Community Resilience23.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 82 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 122 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 76 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 138 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 135 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 140 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 119 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 94 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 91 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 75 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 149 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 144 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 140 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 122 km
Feb 12, 2021 8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee M2.8 149 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 112 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 116 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 54 km
Feb 8, 2005 15 km E of Vansant, Virginia M2.7 147 km
Aug 30, 2010 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee M2.7 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 285 km
1996 Fran Category 3 224 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 172 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

226 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 224 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1998 EF4 64 km 0
Mar 28, 2010 EF3 74 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 50 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 79 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF3 55 km 0
May 22, 1985 EF3 53 km 0
May 26, 2022 EF2 33 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 55 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF2 99 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 74 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 49 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 35 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 31 km 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 87 km 0
Nov 16, 2011 EF2 79 km 2
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 91 km 0
Oct 26, 2010 EF2 97 km 0
Oct 26, 2010 EF2 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,610 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 90 km
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 77 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,976 98 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,242 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,194 68 km
2016 HORTON 1,480 67 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,388 91 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,348 98 km
2013 TANK HOLLOW 1,340 95 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,304 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,171 92 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,149 86 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,124 67 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,120 81 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,107 92 km
2021 GRINDSTONE 1,106 34 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,097 86 km
1985 UNNAMED 1,064 39 km
1985 SCHOOLHOUSERIDGE 816 86 km
2021 LOST COVE 810 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.7 in
March 47°F (9°C) 4.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
November 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in Driest
December 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in

Jonesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and November the driest (3.4").

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