Dortches, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Halifax County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,317
Population
166/sq mi density
$72,955
Median Income
$36,573 per capita
$230,600
Home Value
$330,989 Zillow
61°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$72,955 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$230,600 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Dortches enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
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
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) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in |
Dortches has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.3") and November the driest (2.9").