Fremont, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wilson County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
948 Population 697/sq mi density
$41,477 Median Income $26,492 per capita
$115,500 Home Value $130,451 Zillow
$824 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$41,477 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,500 home value, $824/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fremont enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation146 ft (45 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density697/sq mi
Coordinates35.5437°N, 77.9751°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWilson County County
Nearest AirportRocky Mount/Wilson Regional (RWI)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.15"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.5 / 100
Community Resilience51.6 / 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 Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Feb 11, 2014.

Aug 6, 1994 4 km SSW of Bayboro, North Carolina M3.6 119 km
Feb 11, 2014 7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina M2.9 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

24 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 274 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 189 km
2019 Dorian Category 2 185 km
2018 Florence Category 2 145 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 187 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 156 km
2011 Irene Category 1 143 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 175 km
2004 Alex Category 2 207 km
2004 Charley Category 1 205 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 93 km
1999 Irene Category 2 224 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 108 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 255 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 107 km
1996 Fran Category 3 76 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 69 km
1994 Gordon Category 1 292 km
1993 Emily Category 3 264 km
1991 Bob Category 3 265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

424 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 39 fatalities, 1,079 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988 EF4 79 km 4
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 60 km 3
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 30 km 16
Sep 27, 2024 EF3 51 km 0
Aug 8, 2024 EF3 12 km 1
Jul 19, 2023 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 25, 2014 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 23 km 0
Nov 15, 2008 EF3 24 km 1
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 96 km 6
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 39 km 0
Mar 4, 1977 EF3 39 km 0
May 15, 1972 EF3 41 km 0
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 100 km 2
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 17, 1965 EF3 91 km 2
Nov 8, 1957 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 15, 1953 EF3 28 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,944 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,944 95 km
1986 UNNAMED 2,642 95 km
2008 LYNCH ROAD 1,824 76 km
2006 OVERHILLS 1,436 99 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,399 67 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,319 82 km
2008 SYCAMORE SHORES 1,044 93 km
2008 HIGHWAY 1 766 79 km
2009 UNNAMED 640 90 km
1985 UNNAMED 575 75 km
1985 UNNAMED 535 86 km
1995 UNNAMED 510 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
April 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 6.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 7.3 in Wettest
October 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in

Fremont has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (3.2").

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