All Countries
Bunn, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wake County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
468
Population
767/sq mi density
$53,750
Median Income
$26,547 per capita
$212,500
Home Value
$242,501 Zillow
$859
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
265
Violent Crime/100K
4,775 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$212,500 home value, $859/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
265 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 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 | 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 | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in |
Bunn has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (3.1").