Ayden, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pitt County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,035
Population
1,322/sq mi density
$41,711
Median Income
$24,792 per capita
$161,200
Home Value
$225,846 Zillow
$774
Median Rent
36.9% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
254
Violent Crime/100K
1,483 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$41,711 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$161,200 home value, $774/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
254 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ayden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 61 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,322/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4694°N, 77.4166°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pitt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 85.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0434 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in |
Ayden has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (3.4").