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China Grove, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Rowan County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,487
Population
986/sq mi density
$53,717
Median Income
$28,715 per capita
$207,500
Home Value
$291,393 Zillow
$955
Median Rent
38.8% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
264
Violent Crime/100K
1,749 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$53,717 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$207,500 home value, $955/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
264 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
China Grove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 824 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 986/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5725°N, 80.5748°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rowan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Carolina Regional (SRW) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0475 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 7.2 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
China Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (3.2").