Cleveland County

City in North Carolina, United States

Overview

Cleveland County in North Carolina blends small-town hospitality with rich historical roots, cultural attractions, and abundant nature. Visitors enjoy lively local events, historic sites, and scenic parks that showcase the region's community spirit.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
295,528
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.33°, -81.56°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
68
Female Safety
67
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
74
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,020
Local Cost
$1,232
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
15.2°C
Summer Avg
25.6°C
Winter Avg
4.6°C
Record High
41.2°C
Record Low
-18.6°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1131 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HKY
Distance
48 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 76/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.