Denver, North Carolina
Denver is a community of 2,497 people in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
Why visit Denver
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 10 places to eat and 4 places to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Denver
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Denver
Denver, formerly known as Dry Pond, is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Denver had a population of 2,697.
From the Wikipedia article Denver, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes10
Family Donuts & Boba Tea
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
3730 NC-16, Denver
Mo-Su 06:00-18:00
Giovanni's Pizza and Pasta
Restaurant · Italian · 1.3 mi
3738 NC-16, Denver
Where to stay4
Wildlife Woods Campground
Campground · 1.7 mi
4582 Beaver Boulevard, Sherrills Ford
Churches and places of worship11
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare2
Map of Denver
42 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 31°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 34°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 40°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 49°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.8 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 61°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 50°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 40°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 34°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Catawba 5 Sw (9 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
Lincoln County has had 13 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)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Statesville Regional Airport (SVH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Lake Norman of Iredell 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Cornelius 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Mooresville 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Lincolnton 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Davidson 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Newton 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Claremont 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Huntersville 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Conover 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Mount Holly 16 mi south, about 26 min 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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