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Maiden, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Catawba County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,777
Population
568/sq mi density
$52,102
Median Income
$24,814 per capita
$219,300
Home Value
$298,147 Zillow
$780
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
209
Violent Crime/100K
3,825 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,102 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$219,300 home value, $780/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
209 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
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 | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in |
Maiden has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (3.3").