Saluda, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Henderson County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
676
Population
433/sq mi density
$52,946
Median Income
$31,723 per capita
$321,000
Home Value
$367,403 Zillow
$1,339
Median Rent
49.4% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
310
Violent Crime/100K
1,393 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$52,946 median income, 7.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$321,000 home value, $1,339/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
310 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Saluda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.7 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,178 ft (664 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 433/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2375°N, 82.3469°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Henderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 6.0 in |
Saluda has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (4.6").