Linville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Avery County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
437
Population
244/sq mi density
$72,759
Median Income
$38,167 per capita
$348,100
Home Value
$305,422 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$72,759 median income, 16.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$348,100 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Linville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches. The area receives 31.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,688 ft (1,124 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0675°N, 81.8714°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Avery County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0435 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in |
Linville has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 29°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (3.9").