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Locust, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Cabarrus County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
5,529
Population
673/sq mi density
$78,280
Median Income
$31,392 per capita
$285,800
Home Value
$380,320 Zillow
$887
Median Rent
40.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
114
Violent Crime/100K
2,848 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$78,280 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$285,800 home value, $887/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Locust enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (21.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 673/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2686°N, 80.4367°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cabarrus County County |
| Nearest Airport | Concord-Padgett Regional (USA) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.2 / 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 High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 44°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Locust has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (3.0").