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Spindale, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Rutherford County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
4,244
Population
784/sq mi density
$38,509
Median Income
$27,266 per capita
$130,800
Home Value
$145,222 Zillow
$707
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$38,509 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$130,800 home value, $707/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Spindale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 784/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3597°N, 81.9232°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rutherford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 4.0 in |
Spindale has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (3.7").