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Valley Hill, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Henderson County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
2,540
Population
1,095/sq mi density
$87,250
Median Income
$42,275 per capita
$296,500
Home Value
$460,684 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$296,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Valley Hill 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 59.1 inches. The area receives 6.7 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 | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,244 ft (684 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,095/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2939°N, 82.4927°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Henderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.7 in |
Valley Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and April the driest (4.3").