Candor, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Montgomery County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,284
Population
633/sq mi density
$46,983
Median Income
$25,186 per capita
$139,400
Home Value
$154,133 Zillow
$1,082
Median Rent
48.7% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$46,983 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,400 home value, $1,082/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Candor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 633/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2964°N, 79.7325°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Carolina Regional (SRW) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0438 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very 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 | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in |
Candor has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (3.3").