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Spruce Pine, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Yancey County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,381
Population
586/sq mi density
$47,583
Median Income
$29,134 per capita
$202,300
Home Value
$240,270 Zillow
$735
Median Rent
27.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
146
Violent Crime/100K
2,332 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$47,583 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$202,300 home value, $735/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Spruce Pine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,522 ft (769 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 586/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9140°N, 82.0697°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Yancey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0493 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
Spruce Pine has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 34°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and December the driest (3.5").