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Love Valley, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Iredell County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
155 Population 152/sq mi density
$26,750 Median Income $24,075 per capita
$92,500 Home Value $250,579 Zillow
$554 Median Rent 40.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
146 Violent Crime/100K 6,317 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$26,750 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, $554/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Love Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°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 46.7 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,497 ft (456 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density152/sq mi
Coordinates35.9897°N, 80.9726°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyIredell County County
Nearest AirportStatesville Regional (SVH)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.49"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability16.6 / 100
Community Resilience54.4 / 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 Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 14, 2025.

Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 96 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 129 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 51 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 95 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 115 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 101 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 65 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 119 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 123 km
Feb 12, 2021 8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee M2.8 136 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 140 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 144 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 134 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 84 km
Mar 21, 2004 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M2.7 112 km
Aug 30, 2010 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee M2.7 87 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 104 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 33 km
Aug 17, 2021 6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina M2.7 67 km
Mar 28, 2001 2 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Fran (1996, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1996 Fran Category 3 224 km
1989 Hugo Category 2 144 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

290 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 257 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1998 EF4 39 km 0
May 5, 1989 EF4 80 km 4
Mar 28, 2010 EF3 81 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 53 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 94 km 0
May 5, 1989 EF3 66 km 0
May 22, 1985 EF3 64 km 0
May 26, 2022 EF2 5 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 85 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 66 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 99 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 47 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 27 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 56 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 32 km 0
Mar 3, 2012 EF2 86 km 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 59 km 0
Nov 16, 2011 EF2 74 km 2
Oct 26, 2010 EF2 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY RIDGE (12,405 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 BRUSHY RIDGE 12,405 84 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 87 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 74 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 64 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 84 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,976 79 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,194 90 km
2008 SUNRISE 1,906 87 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,879 94 km
2016 TOMBSTONE 1,747 84 km
2017 DOBSON KNOB 1,720 94 km
2016 HORTON 1,480 56 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,348 78 km
2013 TANK HOLLOW 1,340 100 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,304 79 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,149 71 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,124 89 km
2021 GRINDSTONE 1,106 59 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,097 67 km
1985 UNNAMED 1,064 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in Driest
December 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in

Love Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and November the driest (3.3").

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