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Dobson, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Surry County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,521
Population
749/sq mi density
$44,531
Median Income
$25,000 per capita
$168,300
Home Value
$241,844 Zillow
$544
Median Rent
24.4% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
190
Violent Crime/100K
2,346 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$44,531 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$168,300 home value, $544/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dobson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,235 ft (376 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 749/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3926°N, 80.7237°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Surry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Statesville Regional (SVH) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
Dobson has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and December the driest (3.4").