Nebo, North Carolina
Nebo is a community of 1,670 people in McDowell County, North Carolina.
Why visit Nebo
Townapedia lists 3 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Nebo
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Nebo
Nebo is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in the Nebo Township of eastern McDowell County, North Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 1,790.
From the Wikipedia article Nebo, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Deb's Produce Market
Farm and orchard · 1.9 mi
2063 Harmony Grove Road, Nebo
Restaurants and cafes3
Elliott's Diner
Diner · American · 0.7 mi
148 Nebo School Road, Nebo
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa 07:00-10:30
Mama’s Country Kitchen
Restaurant · 2.1 mi
2489 Harmony Grove Road, Nebo
Tu-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 07:00-15:00
Roma's Restaurant
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
5430 Harmony Grove Road, Nebo
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship6
Nebo United Methodist Church
Place of worship · 0.7 mi
117 Nebo School Road, Nebo
History
Nebo is named after a Methodist campground that existed before the Civil War. The Western North Carolina Railroad named its depot "Nebo" after the campground. The community was incorporated in 1909, with the repeal of the charter coming in 1943.
From the History section of Nebo, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare3
Mission Community Medicine - Nebo
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
339 Nebo School Road, Nebo
Map of Nebo
28 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 28°F | 4.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 31°F | 3.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 37°F | 4.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 46°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 55°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 67°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 66°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 60°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 48°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 38°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 31°F | 4.9 in | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Marion Hcn (6 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
McDowell 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)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Foothills Regional Airport (MRN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Marion 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- West Marion 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Glen Alpine 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Morganton 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Salem 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Spruce Pine 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Drexel 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Valdese 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Gamewell 21 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Black Mountain 24 mi west, about 39 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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