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Swannanoa, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Buncombe County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
6,043
Population
947/sq mi density
$72,978
Median Income
$26,785 per capita
$270,800
Home Value
$355,889 Zillow
$692
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
37
Violent Crime/100K
1,696 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$72,978 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$270,800 home value, $692/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
37 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Swannanoa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,210 ft (674 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 947/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6008°N, 82.3872°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Buncombe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0440 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in |
Swannanoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.7").