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Dortches, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Halifax County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,317
Population
166/sq mi density
$72,955
Median Income
$36,573 per capita
$230,600
Home Value
$318,505 Zillow
60°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
939
Violent Crime/100K
4,835 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$72,955 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$230,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
939 violent crimes/100K (147% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Dortches enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 191 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 166/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0114°N, 77.8572°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Halifax County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (RWI) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.0 / 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 High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in |
Dortches has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (3.0").