Cajah's Mountain, North Carolina
Cajah's Mountain is a town of 2,704 people in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
Why visit Cajah's Mountain
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 6 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute, Hudson Cotton Manufacturing Company and Mary's Grove.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Cajah's Mountain
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cajah's Mountain
Cajah's Mountain is a town in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cajah's Mountain had a population of 2,722. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Cajah's Mountain, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute
School · 3.0 mi
College in North Carolina, U.S.
Museums and landmarks2
Hudson Cotton Manufacturing Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic industrial complex in North Carolina, US
Mary's Grove
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Restaurants and cafes6
Frosty Freeze
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
1998 Connelly Springs Road, Lenoir
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.0 mi
2020 Connelly Springs Road, Lenoir
Mo-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-24:00; Su 10:30-23:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich
1660 Connelly Springs Road, Lenoir
Mo-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr 08:00-19:30; Sa-Su 08:00-21:00
Churches and places of worship8
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon
1775 Connelly Springs Road, Lenoir
Cajah Mountain Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
2145 Connelly Springs Road, Lenoir
Cajah's Mt Church Of God
Church · 0.5 mi
2636 Andrews Circle, Lenior
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Healthcare2
Cajah Mountain Discount Drugs
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
2006 Connelly Springs Road, Lenoir
Map of Cajah's Mountain
42 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 27°F | 3.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 30°F | 3.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 36°F | 4.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 45°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 54°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 59°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 36°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 30°F | 4.3 in | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lenoir Hcn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Caldwell County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2021-03-03: Tropical Storm Eta (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Foothills Regional Airport (MRN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Lenoir 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Morganton 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Bethlehem 13 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Hickory 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Newton 21 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Boone 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
- Banner Elk 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
- Lincolnton 31 mi southeast, about 50 min by car
- Statesville 38 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Shelby 39 mi south, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- RabbDairy, Bigdaverhuberg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ShufordHudson, Bigdaverhuberg, CC BY-SA 3.0
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