Stanley, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Gaston County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
4,014
Population
1,312/sq mi density
$71,333
Median Income
$29,391 per capita
$229,000
Home Value
$364,089 Zillow
$1,142
Median Rent
25.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
195
Violent Crime/100K
1,661 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$71,333 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$229,000 home value, $1,142/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
195 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Stanley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3547°N, 81.0918°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gaston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in |
Stanley has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and October the driest (2.9").