Maiden, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Catawba County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
3,777
Population
568/sq mi density
$52,102
Median Income
$24,814 per capita
$219,300
Home Value
$305,919 Zillow
$780
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,102 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$219,300 home value, $780/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Maiden 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. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 568/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5915°N, 81.2315°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Catawba County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hickory Regional (HKY) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 66.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.2 / 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 Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in |
Maiden has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.2").