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Marble, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Graham County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
377 Population 346/sq mi density
$49,821 Median Income $19,135 per capita
$203,000 Home Value $238,296 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
228 Violent Crime/100K 4,340 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$49,821 median income, 22.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$203,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
228 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Marble enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,681 ft (512 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density346/sq mi
Coordinates35.1770°N, 83.9265°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGraham County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.85"
Driest Month (Oct) 4.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0497 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.8 / 100
Community Resilience21.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave No Rating
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

182 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 41 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 140 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 28 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 95 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 84 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 147 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 75 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 126 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 69 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 61 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 54 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 96 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 106 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 95 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 92 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 36 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 94 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 58 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 143 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 1 263 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

280 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 937 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 41 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 42 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 6
May 2, 1953 EF4 86 km 4
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 99 km 1
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 73 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 57 km 1
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 89 km 12
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 15, 1994 EF3 99 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 80 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 68 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 70 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 85 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 59 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 68 km 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 69 km 0
Feb 6, 1986 EF3 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROUGH RIDGE 27,610 68 km
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 42 km
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 69 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 34 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 26 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 25 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 24 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 56 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 34 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 63 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 20 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,888 33 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 61 km
2019 COW CAMP 3,786 32 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 65 km
2016 CAMP BRANCH 3,234 34 km
2023 PANTHER KNOB 3,170 34 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 19 km
2010 COW CAMP-A 2,953 32 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 5.9 in
February 38°F (3°C) 5.8 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 6.9 in Wettest
April 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in
May 60°F (15°C) 5.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
July 74°F (24°C) 5.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 5.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 5.8 in

Marble has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (4.1").

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