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Mulberry, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wilkes County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,134 Population 419/sq mi density
$52,416 Median Income $30,418 per capita
$164,000 Home Value $191,735 Zillow
$608 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
450 Violent Crime/100K 3,766 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,416 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$164,000 home value, $608/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
450 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Mulberry enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°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 51.7 inches. The area receives 5.6 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 Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,303 ft (397 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Population Density419/sq mi
Coordinates36.2257°N, 81.1652°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWilkes County County
Nearest AirportStatesville Regional (SVH)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.7"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.0 / 100
Community Resilience26.4 / 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)

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 14, 2025.

Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 65 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 98 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 82 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 145 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 67 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 91 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 117 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 98 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 45 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 123 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 111 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 127 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 128 km
Feb 12, 2021 8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee M2.8 120 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 117 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 120 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 138 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 67 km
Mar 21, 2004 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M2.7 114 km
Feb 8, 2005 15 km E of Vansant, Virginia M2.7 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Fran (1996, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1996 Fran Category 3 250 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 170 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

218 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 272 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1998 EF4 44 km 0
May 5, 1989 EF4 92 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 85 km 3
May 8, 2008 EF3 76 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 74 km 0
May 5, 1989 EF3 83 km 0
May 22, 1985 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 97 km 1
May 26, 2022 EF2 36 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 73 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 97 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 57 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 54 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 59 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 65 km 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 69 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 76 km 2
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 97 km 0
Oct 26, 2010 EF2 81 km 0
Oct 26, 2010 EF2 58 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 77 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 81 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 81 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 69 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 78 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,976 71 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,242 71 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,194 62 km
2008 SUNRISE 1,906 80 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,879 89 km
2016 RAILROAD GRADE 2016 1,790 85 km
2016 TOMBSTONE 1,747 91 km
2017 DOBSON KNOB 1,720 88 km
2010 HUFF HOLLOW 1,566 90 km
1987 HAMPTON 1,536 90 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,504 89 km
2016 HORTON 1,480 37 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,460 90 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,388 97 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,375 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
November 47°F (9°C) 3.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in

Mulberry has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (3.5").

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