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Lenoir, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Caldwell County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
18,282
Population
878/sq mi density
$48,889
Median Income
$27,839 per capita
$165,200
Home Value
$208,564 Zillow
$671
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
436
Violent Crime/100K
4,463 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$48,889 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$165,200 home value, $671/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
436 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lenoir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,202 ft (366 m) |
| Area | 19.6 sq mi (50.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 878/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9077°N, 81.5248°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Caldwell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 95.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0447 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively 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 (3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
Lenoir has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (3.5").