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Cove City, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Jones County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
583
Population
911/sq mi density
$50,893
Median Income
$27,476 per capita
$78,800
Home Value
$183,518 Zillow
$916
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
63
Violent Crime/100K
378 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,893 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,800 home value, $916/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cove City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 48 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 911/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1890°N, 77.3205°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jones County County |
| Nearest Airport | Coastal Carolina Regional (EWN) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in |
Cove City has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and November the driest (3.0").