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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
$377,736 Zillow
$1,087
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
1,138
Violent Crime/100K
8,374 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, 0.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$312,200 home value, $1,087/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,138 violent crimes/100K (200% 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 69°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 5.0 in |
Maggie Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 35°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.9").