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Alliance, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pamlico County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
812 Population 389/sq mi density
$44,167 Median Income $24,488 per capita
$128,400 Home Value $175,353 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
76 Violent Crime/100K 1,825 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$44,167 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Alliance enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1 ft (0 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density389/sq mi
Coordinates35.1435°N, 76.8085°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPamlico County County
Nearest AirportCoastal Carolina Regional (EWN)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.8"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.50"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.1 / 100
Community Resilience72.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Feb 11, 2014.

Aug 6, 1994 4 km SSW of Bayboro, North Carolina M3.6 5 km
Feb 11, 2014 7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina M2.9 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

23 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Isaias (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Isaias Category 1 208 km
2019 Dorian Category 2 76 km
2018 Florence Category 3 111 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 89 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 53 km
2011 Irene Category 1 29 km
2010 Earl Category 2 249 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 85 km
2004 Alex Category 2 100 km
2004 Charley Category 1 229 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 38 km
1999 Irene Category 2 133 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 62 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 163 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 10 km
1996 Fran Category 3 141 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 74 km
1994 Gordon Category 1 190 km
1993 Emily Category 3 155 km
1991 Bob Category 3 150 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

388 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 570 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 91 km 16
Aug 3, 2020 EF3 83 km 2
Apr 25, 2014 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 4, 1977 EF3 77 km 0
May 15, 1972 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 17, 1965 EF3 41 km 2
Aug 7, 2024 EF2 87 km 0
Sep 5, 2019 EF2 59 km 0
Nov 24, 2018 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 25, 2014 EF2 55 km 0
Apr 7, 2014 EF2 49 km 0
Nov 26, 2013 EF2 50 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 28 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 50 km 0
Feb 18, 2008 EF2 77 km 0
Oct 11, 2002 EF2 50 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ALLAN ROAD (110,696 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 ALLAN ROAD 110,696 79 km
2008 EVANS ROAD 41,560 74 km
1994 FISH DAY 21,772 33 km
2016 WHIPPING CREEK ROAD 12,512 98 km
1985 UNNAMED 5,807 47 km
2023 LAST RESORT 4,974 78 km
2005 WEST MARSH UNIT 3.3.1 4,867 46 km
2015 NCCDR FY15 RX WEST MARSH 4,751 47 km
1986 UNNAMED 4,031 45 km
2007 TRAINING FIRE 3,843 37 km
2007 3 4 1 RUMLEYS MARSH FY 07 3,556 51 km
2024 HIGHWAY 12 3,502 45 km
2006 BELL ISLAND CENTRAL UNIT 2 1 2 3,307 50 km
2022 NCCDR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 3,113 47 km
2009 CAROLINA BAY 3,056 45 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,042 36 km
1992 GREAT LAKE 2,843 41 km
2020 CRO BRIERY BRANCH C-5/6 RX 2,783 28 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,462 28 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,420 33 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Driest
May 69°F (20°C) 4.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 6.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
December 47°F (9°C) 3.8 in

Alliance has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and April the driest (3.2").

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