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Fairfield, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Hyde County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
276
Population
39/sq mi density
$39,659
Median Income
$14,221 per capita
$154,500
Home Value
$167,334 Zillow
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
251
Violent Crime/100K
1,694 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
251 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 3.4 in |
Fairfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and April the driest (3.4").