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Sylva, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Jackson County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,600
Population
820/sq mi density
$41,926
Median Income
$19,021 per capita
$195,500
Home Value
$325,379 Zillow
$768
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
328
Violent Crime/100K
5,434 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$41,926 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$195,500 home value, $768/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
328 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Sylva enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,079 ft (634 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 820/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3754°N, 83.2185°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 5.2 in |
Sylva has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.9").