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Elm City, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wilson County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,173
Population
546/sq mi density
$44,698
Median Income
$26,776 per capita
$106,600
Home Value
$229,925 Zillow
$829
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
533
Violent Crime/100K
3,823 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$44,698 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,600 home value, $829/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
533 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Elm City 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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 132 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 546/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8040°N, 77.8567°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wilson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (RWI) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in |
Elm City has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.0").