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Mars Hill, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Madison County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
2,738
Population
1,304/sq mi density
$77,826
Median Income
$30,660 per capita
$295,700
Home Value
$408,024 Zillow
$942
Median Rent
25.9% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$77,826 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$295,700 home value, $942/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Mars Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 25.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,350 ft (716 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8282°N, 82.5486°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Madison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very 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 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in |
Mars Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 35°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (2.8").