Elkin, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Yadkin County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
4,025
Population
591/sq mi density
$60,434
Median Income
$29,906 per capita
$187,200
Home Value
$234,919 Zillow
$765
Median Rent
34.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
491
Violent Crime/100K
4,979 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$60,434 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$187,200 home value, $765/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
491 violent crimes/100K (29% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Elkin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,094 ft (333 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 591/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2634°N, 80.8471°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Yadkin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Statesville Regional (SVH) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in |
Elkin has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.0").