Forest Oaks, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Randolph County County
4.9
/5.0
A+
Excellent
4,095
Population
853/sq mi density
$108,250
Median Income
$43,265 per capita
$294,400
Home Value
$307,857 Zillow
$1,732
Median Rent
43.6% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$108,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$294,400 home value, $1,732/mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Forest Oaks enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 853/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9885°N, 79.7080°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Randolph County County |
| Nearest Airport | Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.8 / 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 Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| 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 | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Forest Oaks has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (2.6").