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Kings Mountain, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Gaston County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
11,472
Population
786/sq mi density
$45,507
Median Income
$25,821 per capita
$177,700
Home Value
$239,231 Zillow
$879
Median Rent
42.9% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
137
Violent Crime/100K
3,128 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$45,507 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$177,700 home value, $879/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kings Mountain enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 930 ft (283 m) |
| Area | 12.6 sq mi (32.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 786/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2358°N, 81.3504°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gaston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
Kings Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and April the driest (3.3").