Newland, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Avery County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
815
Population
1,087/sq mi density
$43,429
Median Income
$29,798 per capita
$223,800
Home Value
$296,724 Zillow
$774
Median Rent
33.2% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
415
Violent Crime/100K
5,394 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$43,429 median income, 9.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$223,800 home value, $774/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
415 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Newland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches. The area receives 31.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,610 ft (1,100 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,087/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0880°N, 81.9274°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Avery County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0435 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively 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 | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in |
Newland has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 29°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (3.9").