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Forest Oaks, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Randolph County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
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
59°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
477
Violent Crime/100K
3,600 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
477 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
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 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 38°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in |
Forest Oaks has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and November the driest (3.0").