Taylorsville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Alexander County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,386
Population
994/sq mi density
$48,542
Median Income
$25,439 per capita
$210,300
Home Value
$269,905 Zillow
$629
Median Rent
26.5% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,542 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$210,300 home value, $629/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Taylorsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,172 ft (357 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 994/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9168°N, 81.1760°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Alexander County County |
| Nearest Airport | Statesville Regional (SVH) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 86.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0455 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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 | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 4.3 in |
Taylorsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (3.6").