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Four Oaks, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Johnston County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,372
Population
844/sq mi density
$69,974
Median Income
$33,310 per capita
$222,100
Home Value
$305,691 Zillow
$1,096
Median Rent
24.4% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
315
Violent Crime/100K
1,574 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$69,974 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$222,100 home value, $1,096/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
315 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Four Oaks enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 206 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 844/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4456°N, 78.4176°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Johnston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in |
Four Oaks has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and November the driest (3.0").