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Ayden, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pitt County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,035
Population
1,322/sq mi density
$41,711
Median Income
$24,792 per capita
$161,200
Home Value
$221,748 Zillow
$774
Median Rent
36.9% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
709
Violent Crime/100K
3,289 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$41,711 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$161,200 home value, $774/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
709 violent crimes/100K (87% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ayden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
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 | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in |
Ayden has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.8") and November the driest (2.9").