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Rutherford County, NC (shown in white) has 565.44 mi² of land area and 1.81 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:
The county's elevations range from a low of 698.8' to a high of 3,900.9', with a weighted average of 1,125.4' above sea level.
Temperatures range from average lows around 26.8°F to average highs around 89.6°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 59.1°F. Average annual precipation is 53.2". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 7B 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 Rutherford County is 66,554 with 27,571 households. These households are spread across 11 unique municipalties (not all shown).
