Maggie Valley, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Jackson County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,311
Population
653/sq mi density
$67,674
Median Income
$36,868 per capita
$312,200
Home Value
$388,057 Zillow
$1,087
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
514
Violent Crime/100K
5,083 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,674 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$312,200 home value, $1,087/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
514 violent crimes/100K (35% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Maggie Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,514 ft (1,071 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 653/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5248°N, 83.0628°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
Maggie Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 35°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.0").