Polkville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Cleveland County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
542
Population
291/sq mi density
$66,607
Median Income
$28,227 per capita
$155,600
Home Value
$170,666 Zillow
$1,014
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$66,607 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,600 home value, $1,014/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Polkville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,081 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 291/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4163°N, 81.6440°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cleveland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hickory Regional (HKY) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.3 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 4.5 in |
Polkville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.5").