Old Fort, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · McDowell County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
643
Population
527/sq mi density
$50,357
Median Income
$27,842 per capita
$121,400
Home Value
$271,978 Zillow
$771
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,357 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,400 home value, $771/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Old Fort enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,445 ft (440 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 527/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6303°N, 82.1780°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | McDowell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.5 in |
Old Fort has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (3.6").