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Moravian Falls, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wilkes County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,015
Population
198/sq mi density
$57,262
Median Income
$34,158 per capita
$189,500
Home Value
$228,480 Zillow
$797
Median Rent
34.6% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
408
Violent Crime/100K
9,059 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,262 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$189,500 home value, $797/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
408 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Moravian Falls enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,146 ft (349 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 198/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1088°N, 81.1864°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wilkes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Statesville Regional (SVH) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.4 / 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 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
Moravian Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (3.6").