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Gaston, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Greensville County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
864
Population
511/sq mi density
$41,250
Median Income
$22,511 per capita
$76,300
Home Value
$97,994 Zillow
$688
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
583
Violent Crime/100K
6,589 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,300 home value, $688/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
583 violent crimes/100K (53% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Gaston 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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 124 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 511/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4952°N, 77.6464°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Greensville County County |
| Nearest Airport | Halifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in |
Gaston has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.9").