Fairfield, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Hyde County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
276
Population
39/sq mi density
$39,659
Median Income
$14,221 per capita
$154,500
Home Value
$185,297 Zillow
60°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$39,659 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$154,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairfield 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. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5504°N, 76.2265°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hyde County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeastern Regional (EDE) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in |
Fairfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (3.1").