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Light Oak, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Cleveland County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
321
Population
223/sq mi density
$59,583
Median Income
$22,964 per capita
$87,100
Home Value
$106,545 Zillow
60°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
718
Violent Crime/100K
3,522 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$59,583 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
718 violent crimes/100K (89% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Light Oak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 838 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 223/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2867°N, 81.4774°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cleveland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.3 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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 | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| 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 | 78°F (26°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 |
Light Oak has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and April the driest (3.3").