The Town FilesRobbinsville, North Carolina
Town in Graham County · population 597 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $26,800
- Household income
- $17,802
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 55.8
Robbinsville is a town of 597 people in Graham County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $26,800, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better for a vacation home than 91% of North Carolina towns, quieter than 71% of North Carolina towns.
How Robbinsville ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Robbinsville is worth $26,800, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $17,802, which is more affordable than 99% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $364 a month. 41.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Robbinsville | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $26,800 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $364 | $969 |
| Median household income | $17,802 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 41.5% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.2% | — |
Who lives in Robbinsville
| People | Robbinsville | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.8 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 36.0% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 6.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4.7% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 40.9% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.7% | — |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 13.3 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 66.3% | 89.5% |
Weather in Robbinsville
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 25.5°F. About 63.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.9 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 96 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Robbinsville since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 3, 1974 about 0.8 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 11 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 28, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 3, 1974.
Severe weather in Graham County since 1996
Graham County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| September 8, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4617: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred |
Jobs and pay in Graham County
Graham County had 2,011 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,748 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Robbinsville itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Robbinsville
3 public schools with 1,117 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbinsville Elementary | PK-5 | 523 | 12.5 |
| Robbinsville High | 9-12 | 342 | 11.0 |
| Robbinsville Middle | 6-8 | 252 | 14.0 |
Towns near Robbinsville
- Andrews, NC8.5 mi · 1,667 people · home $98,600
- Murphy, NC19.9 mi · 1,608 people · home $250,000
- Bryson City, NC21.7 mi · 1,558 people · home $243,400
- Townsend, TN24.7 mi · 550 people · home $370,700
- Franklin, NC26.1 mi · 4,175 people · home $195,000
- Hiawassee, GA26.2 mi · 981 people · home $411,100
- Young Harris, GA26.8 mi · 1,098 people · home $295,200
- Tellico Plains, TN27.7 mi · 762 people · home $187,500
Robbinsville questions
Is Robbinsville, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Robbinsville scores better for retirees than 47% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 71%. 36.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 55.8).
How much does a house cost in Robbinsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Robbinsville is valued at $26,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $17,802, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $364 a month.
What is the weather like in Robbinsville?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 25.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.6 inches of precipitation a year and 6.9 inches of snow.
Does Robbinsville get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Robbinsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 3, 1974. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)