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Bailey, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Johnston County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
504
Population
720/sq mi density
$48,929
Median Income
$22,913 per capita
$124,200
Home Value
$275,477 Zillow
$873
Median Rent
17.9% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
357
Violent Crime/100K
2,679 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$48,929 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,200 home value, $873/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
357 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bailey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 250 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 720/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7806°N, 78.1129°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Johnston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (RWI) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in |
Bailey has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and November the driest (3.1").