Eden, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Rockingham County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
15,353
Population
1,080/sq mi density
$50,959
Median Income
$27,463 per capita
$122,800
Home Value
$148,257 Zillow
$816
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
425
Violent Crime/100K
2,522 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$50,959 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,800 home value, $816/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
425 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Eden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 13.6 sq mi (35.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,080/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5030°N, 79.7400°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rockingham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Danville Regional (DAN) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 84.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0470 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.08 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| 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 Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.5 in |
Eden has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.1").