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Lincolnton, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Lincoln County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
11,503
Population
1,282/sq mi density
$43,294
Median Income
$28,039 per capita
$224,600
Home Value
$291,723 Zillow
$920
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
472
Violent Crime/100K
4,415 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$43,294 median income, 1.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$224,600 home value, $920/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
472 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lincolnton 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 | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,282/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4757°N, 81.2392°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hickory Regional (HKY) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0471 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.8 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in |
Lincolnton has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (3.2").