Rutherford College, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Burke County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,327
Population
574/sq mi density
$63,000
Median Income
$31,346 per capita
$196,600
Home Value
$241,497 Zillow
$1,028
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,000 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$196,600 home value, $1,028/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Rutherford College 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 47.1 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,218 ft (371 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 574/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7516°N, 81.5270°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Burke County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in |
Rutherford College has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.2").