Lake Lure, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Polk County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,488
Population
113/sq mi density
$72,813
Median Income
$66,090 per capita
$510,300
Home Value
$446,792 Zillow
$778
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
72
Violent Crime/100K
503 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$72,813 median income, 2.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$510,300 home value, $778/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
72 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Lure enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,385 ft (422 m) |
| Area | 14.6 sq mi (37.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4484°N, 82.2022°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 4.7 in |
Lake Lure has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (4.1").