McAdenville, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Gaston County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,139 Population 838/sq mi density
$117,411 Median Income $49,757 per capita
$350,900 Home Value $267,698 Zillow
$1,227 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$117,411 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$350,900 home value, $1,227/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.4% bachelor's degree or higher
McAdenville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density838/sq mi
Coordinates35.2654°N, 81.0799°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGaston County County
Nearest AirportCharlotte/Douglas International (CLT)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.28"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.1 / 100
Community Resilience51.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 99 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 127 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 126 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 126 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 127 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 42 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 143 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 95 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 114 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 124 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 113 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 128 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 144 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 135 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 126 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 102 km
Mar 21, 2004 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M2.7 92 km
Aug 30, 2010 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee M2.7 148 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 142 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 279 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 281 km
2018 Florence Category 1 283 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 274 km
2004 Charley Category 1 272 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 286 km
1996 Fran Category 3 216 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 63 km
1984 Diana Category 4 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

386 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 437 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1998 EF4 73 km 0
May 5, 1989 EF4 51 km 4
May 5, 1989 EF4 45 km 1
May 5, 1989 EF4 80 km 2
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 84 km 4
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 13 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 48 km 0
May 26, 2022 EF2 77 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 79 km 0
May 5, 2020 EF2 75 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 32 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 53 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 60 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 89 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 61 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 94 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 65 km 0
Mar 3, 2012 EF2 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY RIDGE (12,405 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 BRUSHY RIDGE 12,405 99 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 98 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 65 km
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 71 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 67 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,976 98 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 85 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 89 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 91 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 90 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 89 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,024 94 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,000 100 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,989 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,964 73 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,918 68 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,879 99 km
2018 C-140 EN 1,860 88 km
2016 TOMBSTONE 1,747 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in Driest
March 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in

McAdenville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.3").

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