Bunn, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wake County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
468
Population
767/sq mi density
$53,750
Median Income
$26,547 per capita
$212,500
Home Value
$254,163 Zillow
$859
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$212,500 home value, $859/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bunn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 281 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 767/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9591°N, 78.2519°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (RWI) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0414 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.09 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.30 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in |
Bunn has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.9").