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Brogden, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wayne County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
2,712 Population 1,222/sq mi density
$28,885 Median Income $16,621 per capita
$96,100 Home Value $130,355 Zillow
$947 Median Rent 49.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
899 Violent Crime/100K 6,055 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$28,885 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$96,100 home value, $947/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
899 violent crimes/100K (137% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Brogden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density1,222/sq mi
Coordinates35.2956°N, 78.0294°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWayne County County
Nearest AirportKinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.94"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.0 / 100
Community Resilience37.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
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 High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very 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 M3.6 115 km
Feb 11, 2014 7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina M2.9 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

25 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 247 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 161 km
2019 Dorian Category 2 168 km
2018 Florence Category 2 121 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 169 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 144 km
2011 Irene Category 1 141 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 153 km
2004 Alex Category 2 192 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 293 km
2004 Charley Category 1 177 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 109 km
1999 Irene Category 2 207 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 97 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 235 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 94 km
1996 Fran Category 3 62 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 51 km
1994 Gordon Category 1 278 km
1993 Emily Category 3 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

457 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 51 fatalities, 1,269 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988 EF4 91 km 4
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 23 km 16
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 34 km 3
Sep 27, 2024 EF3 78 km 0
Aug 8, 2024 EF3 40 km 1
Jul 19, 2023 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 25, 2014 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 19 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 15, 2008 EF3 52 km 1
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 16 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 92 km 12
Mar 4, 1977 EF3 48 km 0
May 15, 1972 EF3 56 km 0
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 84 km 2
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 17, 1965 EF3 81 km 2
Nov 8, 1957 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (77,768 ac, 1986).

Year Name Acres Distance
1986 UNNAMED 77,768 95 km
2011 JUNIPER ROAD 31,511 92 km
1994 UNNAMED 7,944 68 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,970 86 km
1992 GREAT LAKE 2,843 99 km
2020 CRO BRIERY BRANCH C-5/6 RX 2,783 98 km
1986 UNNAMED 2,642 70 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,462 98 km
2020 TRAM ROAD/GRASSY ROAD 2,076 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,602 96 km
2014 SHAKEN CREEK 1,469 85 km
2020 CRO LONG POINT C-39/40 RX 1,448 96 km
2006 OVERHILLS 1,436 88 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,399 63 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,371 94 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,319 56 km
2011 SR8 1,311 91 km
2011 WOLF ISLAND 1,310 99 km
2022 JUNIPER ROAD TWO 1,307 92 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,293 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 5.4 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in Driest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in

Brogden has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and November the driest (3.0").

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