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Robbinsville, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Graham County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
677 Population 1,026/sq mi density
$17,841 Median Income $15,488 per capita
$350 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
228 Violent Crime/100K 4,340 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$17,841 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
228 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Robbinsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,021 ft (616 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,026/sq mi
Coordinates35.3215°N, 83.8095°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGraham County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.6"
67% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.93"
Driest Month (Oct) 4.21"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0497 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.8 / 100
Community Resilience21.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave No Rating
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

175 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 30 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 135 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 125 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 32 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 87 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 100 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 150 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 59 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 109 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 103 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 61 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 58 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 48 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 90 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 52 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 79 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 97 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 98 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 58 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 1 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

237 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 531 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 32 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 61 km 4
May 2, 1953 EF4 91 km 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 87 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 74 km 1
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 99 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 86 km 3
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 79 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 87 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 64 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 84 km 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 80 km 0
Feb 6, 1986 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 98 km 3
Apr 15, 1965 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROUGH RIDGE 27,610 85 km
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 45 km
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 49 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 20 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 31 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 28 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 14 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 38 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 32 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 79 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 28 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,888 31 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 76 km
2019 COW CAMP 3,786 27 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 83 km
2016 CAMP BRANCH 3,234 28 km
2023 PANTHER KNOB 3,170 31 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 37 km
2010 COW CAMP-A 2,953 27 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 6.0 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 5.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 6.9 in Wettest
April 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in
May 60°F (15°C) 5.9 in
June 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 6.0 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 5.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 5.5 in
December 38°F (3°C) 5.9 in

Robbinsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (4.2").

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