Tryon, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Polk County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,713
Population
857/sq mi density
$47,604
Median Income
$34,889 per capita
$222,700
Home Value
$342,929 Zillow
$1,231
Median Rent
25.8% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
123
Violent Crime/100K
1,543 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,604 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$222,700 home value, $1,231/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Tryon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.3 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,064 ft (324 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 857/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2088°N, 82.2379°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.5 / 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 | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Driest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 6.0 in |
Tryon has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (4.5").