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Fairplains, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wilkes County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,876
Population
446/sq mi density
$36,586
Median Income
$20,518 per capita
$134,300
Home Value
$204,318 Zillow
$631
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
450
Violent Crime/100K
3,766 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$36,586 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$134,300 home value, $631/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
450 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairplains enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,270 ft (387 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 446/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1929°N, 81.1515°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wilkes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Statesville Regional (SVH) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in |
Fairplains has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (3.5").