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Carolina Meadows, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Chatham County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
536 Population 1,374/sq mi density
$133,090 Median Income $118,295 per capita
$514,900 Home Value $620,620 Zillow
$3,176 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
143 Violent Crime/100K 2,238 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$133,090 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$514,900 home value, $3,176/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Carolina Meadows enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,374/sq mi
Coordinates35.8597°N, 79.0179°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyChatham County County
Nearest AirportRaleigh-Durham International (RDU)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.37"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.9 / 100
Community Resilience56.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 26, 2019.

Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 137 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 75 km
Mar 26, 2019 8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina M2.5 78 km
Jul 29, 2012 7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 285 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 223 km
2019 Dorian Category 2 275 km
2018 Florence Category 2 214 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 252 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 253 km
2011 Irene Category 1 243 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 256 km
2004 Charley Category 1 231 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 151 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 199 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 202 km
1996 Fran Category 3 79 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 160 km
1989 Hugo Category 2 229 km
1986 Charley Category 1 260 km
1984 Diana Category 4 217 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

296 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 676 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988 EF4 24 km 4
Aug 8, 2024 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 64 km 6
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 94 km 2
Mar 28, 2010 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 15, 2008 EF3 100 km 1
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 29 km 2
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 53 km 0
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 87 km 2
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 88 km 1
Oct 7, 1965 EF3 77 km 1
Mar 15, 1953 EF3 83 km 0
May 13, 2019 EF2 52 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 17 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF2 70 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 69 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 66 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 91 km 0
Oct 27, 2010 EF2 81 km 0
May 5, 2009 EF2 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OVERHILLS (1,436 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 OVERHILLS 1,436 70 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,090 90 km
2008 HIGHWAY 1 766 59 km
2019 UNNAMED 748 97 km
2009 UNNAMED 686 96 km
1995 UNNAMED 510 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in Wettest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
November 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in

Carolina Meadows has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and April the driest (3.1").

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