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Castalia, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Franklin County County
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
223
Population
293/sq mi density
$635
Median Rent
17.9% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
302
Violent Crime/100K
1,208 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
302 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Castalia 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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. 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 40.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 306 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 293/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0823°N, 78.0576°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (RWI) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in |
Castalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and April the driest (3.1").