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Mitchell County, NC (shown in white) has 221.25 mi² of land area and 0.63 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:
The county's elevations range from a low of 1,781.5' to a high of 6,220.5', with a weighted average of 3,166.5' above sea level.
Temperatures range from average lows around 21.6°F to average highs around 82.5°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 53.3°F. Average annual precipation is 55.4". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 6B using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).
The estimated population of Mitchell County is 15,334 with 6,809 households. These households are spread across 2 unique municipalties (not all shown).
