Hayesville, North Carolina
Hayesville is a town of 1,208 people in Clay County, North Carolina, founded in 1861.
Why visit Hayesville
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 16 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Peacock Performing Arts Center, Chatuge Dam and Clay County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Hayesville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hayesville
Hayesville is a town in Clay County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hayesville had a population of 461. It is the county seat of Clay County.
From the Wikipedia article Hayesville, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks4
Chatuge Dam
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Dam in North Carolina, United States of America, United States of America
Clay County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic courthouse in Hayesville, North Carolina, USA
Spikebuck Town Mound and Village Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Archaeological site in Clay County, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes16
Angelo’s
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian
45 Main Street, Hayesville
Mo,We-Sa 11:00-20:00
Best Lil' Corner Store
Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, Ice Cream · 0.4 mi
4 Yellow Jacket Drive, Hayesville
Laughing Dogs Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 0.6 mi
516 Tusquittee Street, Hayesville
4 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship10
First Free Will Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.4 mi
259 Tusquittee Street, Hayesville
Hayesville Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian
73 Hiawassee Street, Hayesville
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare3
Map of Hayesville
49 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 24°F | 5.7 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 27°F | 5.7 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 33°F | 6.3 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 40°F | 5.1 in |
| May | 75°F | 50°F | 4.7 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 6.1 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 5.6 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 61°F | 5.5 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 55°F | 5.8 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 43°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 32°F | 4.8 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 28°F | 6.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hayesville 1 Ne (1 mi away), rain and snow from Hayesville 5.2 E, 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
Clay County has had 10 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
Angel Medical Center Heliport (93NC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 miles away.
- Hiawassee 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Andrews 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Franklin 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Clayton 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Mountain City 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Cleveland 31 mi south, about 50 min by car
- Blue Ridge 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
- McCaysville 32 mi west, about 51 min by car
- Bryson City 34 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
- Dahlonega 37 mi south, about 59 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Hayesville, North Carolina, on July 7, 2023, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- The historic Clay County courthouse in downtown Hayesville, N.C. on July 10, 2022, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- The historic Clay County Courthouse in downtown Hayesville, North Carolina on June 26, 2022, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- The historic Clay County courthouse in downtown Hayesville, N.C., on July 11, 2023, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- A North Carolina historical marker for Fort Hembree stands in downtown Hayesville, Harrison Keely, CC0
- The historic Clay County Courthouse in Hayesville NC is now The Beal Center, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Clay County Courthouse in Hayesville, main entrance, Nyttend, Public domain
- An event at the Beal Center, the historic Clay County courthouse, in Hayesville, NC 03, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- An event at the Beal Center, the historic Clay County courthouse, in Hayesville, NC 02, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- An event at the Beal Center, the historic Clay County courthouse, in Hayesville, NC 05, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- An event at the Beal Center, the historic Clay County courthouse, in Hayesville, NC 01, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- An event at the Beal Center, the historic Clay County courthouse, in Hayesville, NC 04, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- The Clay County Progress newspaper office in downtown Hayesville, N.C. on Nov. 1, 2022, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- A man paints a barn quilt at a studio in Hayesville, N.C, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- The Peacock Performing Arts Center in Hayesville, North Carolina, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Old Hayesville High School Gymnasium Building, Hayesville, NC (49082127576), Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States, CC0
- Old Hayesville High School Gymnasium Building, Hayesville, NC (49082330972), Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States, CC0
- Old Hayesville High School Gymnasium Building, Hayesville, NC (49082124561), Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States, CC0
- The backstage of the Peacock Performing Arts Center in Hayesville, North Carolina, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- The John C. Campbell Folk School Cloggers clogging dance team performs at the Peacock Performing Arts Center in Hayesville, North Carolina 01, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- The John C. Campbell Folk School Cloggers clogging dance team performs at the Peacock Performing Arts Center in Hayesville, North Carolina 03, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- The John C. Campbell Folk School Cloggers clogging dance team performs at the Peacock Performing Arts Center in Hayesville, North Carolina 02, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- The theatre stage and auditorium of the Peacock Performing Arts Center in Hayesville, North Carolina 02, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- The theatre stage and auditorium of the Peacock Performing Arts Center in Hayesville, North Carolina 01, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- The theatre stage and auditorium of the Peacock Performing Arts Center in Hayesville, North Carolina 03, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- The theatre stage and auditorium of the Peacock Performing Arts Center in Hayesville, North Carolina 04, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Spikebuck Town Mound, Clay County, NC, Gwringle, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chatuge Dam, Tennessee Valley Authority, Public domain
- A child development center and day care in the United States, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- ClyCSBG 7-28-2023, JoshuaB-Jimenez, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A stage apron extends past the proscenium arch, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- A catwalk for stage lighting above the auditorium of a community theatre, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- A modern control booth or tech booth for lighting and sound in a theatre, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- A modern control booth or technical booth for lighting and sound in a theatre, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- A control room or tech booth for lighting and sound in a theatre, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- The view of a theatre control booth from the stage, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Actors perform a scene from the Neil Simon play Chapter Two 10, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- The lever and weights used to operate the fire curtain (or safety curtain) in a theatre, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Actors perform a scene from the Neil Simon play Chapter Two 08, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Actors perform a scene from the Neil Simon play Chapter Two 07, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
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