Landis, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Rowan County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,726 Population 1,089/sq mi density
$82,645 Median Income $32,710 per capita
$233,400 Home Value $259,532 Zillow
$1,017 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
339 Violent Crime/100K 1,173 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$82,645 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$233,400 home value, $1,017/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
339 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Landis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation828 ft (252 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density1,089/sq mi
Coordinates35.5496°N, 80.6105°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRowan County County
Nearest AirportMid-Carolina Regional (SRW)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood
Good Days %69.2%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0475 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)7.2 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.9 / 100
Community Resilience48.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 14, 2025.

Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 120 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 16 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 134 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 138 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 107 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 117 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 147 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 130 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 89 km
Aug 30, 2010 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee M2.7 145 km
Mar 21, 2004 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M2.7 131 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 91 km
Aug 17, 2021 6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina M2.7 101 km
Jul 8, 2023 Virginia-North Carolina border region M2.6 132 km
Feb 4, 2021 1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina M2.6 115 km
Jun 12, 2014 4 km NE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.5 116 km
Oct 29, 2012 5 km SSE of West Marion, North Carolina M2.5 126 km
Mar 26, 2019 8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina M2.5 79 km
Jul 29, 2012 7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina M2.5 109 km
Oct 22, 2017 15 km N of Old Fort, North Carolina M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 282 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 266 km
2018 Florence Category 1 265 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 272 km
2004 Charley Category 1 262 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 298 km
2003 Isabel Category 1 291 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 298 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 294 km
1996 Fran Category 3 178 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 280 km
1989 Hugo Category 2 104 km
1984 Diana Category 4 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

352 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 309 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1998 EF4 78 km 0
May 5, 1989 EF4 64 km 1
May 5, 1989 EF4 88 km 4
Mar 28, 2010 EF3 66 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 52 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 61 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 64 km 0
May 5, 1989 EF3 69 km 0
May 22, 1985 EF3 69 km 0
Oct 7, 1965 EF3 71 km 1
May 26, 2022 EF2 54 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 60 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 94 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 84 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 7 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF2 95 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 74 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 53 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 32 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHESTNUT KNOB (6,418 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 95 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 90 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,989 72 km
2020 UWH NARROWS DAM RX 1,222 51 km
2021 GRINDSTONE 1,106 89 km
1985 UNNAMED 1,064 98 km
2002 UNNAMED 889 74 km
1992 COMP 6 B 737 73 km
2019 ROBEDO SOUTH RX 727 64 km
2011 SADDLEBACK 713 85 km
2018 UNNAMED 665 53 km
2024 COYOTE 663 74 km
2013 EASTLINE RX 594 84 km
2022 PINE ROAD 582 50 km
2022 UNNAMED 579 66 km
2020 UNNAMED 565 66 km
2004 PARTNER 544 82 km
2009 UNNAMED 536 72 km
2024 0101/02_0202 PER RX 511 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
May 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
December 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in

Landis has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (3.1").

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