Rosman, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Transylvania County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
730
Population
1,327/sq mi density
$53,224
Median Income
$27,189 per capita
$149,500
Home Value
$354,889 Zillow
$862
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$53,224 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,500 home value, $862/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rosman experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 77.9 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,288 ft (697 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,327/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1458°N, 82.8202°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Transylvania County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.1 / 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 Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
Rosman has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 77.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.5") and October the driest (5.6").