Gaston County Community Overview
Gaston County is just west of Charlotte, in the Southern Piedmont area of North Carolina. Its 15 municipalities are Belmont, Bessemer City, Cherryville, Cramerton, Dallas, Dellview, Gastonia, High Shoals, Kings Mountain, Lowell, McAdenville, Mount Holly, Ranlo, Spencer Mountain and Stanley. Gastonia is the county seat. Gaston County offers a slower paced life with all the excitement of the big city right next door. Its moderate climate and natural resources provide an abundance of recreational activities for our residents and visitors. In addition, the area's outstanding schools, world-class hospital and a competitive market place make the quality of life in Gaston County second to none. (Source: http://www.co.gaston.nc.us/)

Gaston County Overview
Gaston County stretches over 364 square miles of rolling hills and mountainous peaks. The highest point, known as Kings Mountain PInnacle, reigns over the county at 1,705 feet above sea level. (Source: http://www.gastonchamber.com) Gaston County is located in the South-Central Piedmont of North Carolina. As part of the Charlotte Region, Gaston County offers a slower paced life with all the excitement of the big city right next door. Our moderate climate and natural resources provide an abundance of recreational activities for our residents and visitors. Add to that, outstanding schools, a world class hospital and a competitive market place and you'll find the quality of life in Gaston County is second to none. (Source: http://www.co.gaston.nc.us/

Climate Overview
Gaston's climate has an average temperature of 60 degrees year-round, 78 in summer and 43 in winter. Average annual precipitation is 44 inches, and average relative humidity is 54 percent. (Source: http://www.gaston.org)