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Saluda, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Henderson County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
676
Population
433/sq mi density
$52,946
Median Income
$31,723 per capita
$321,000
Home Value
$358,929 Zillow
$1,339
Median Rent
49.4% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$52,946 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$321,000 home value, $1,339/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.7 in |
Saluda has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and April the driest (4.3").