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Goldsboro, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Greene County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
33,448
Population
1,170/sq mi density
$47,005
Median Income
$30,241 per capita
$173,700
Home Value
$190,422 Zillow
$956
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
783
Violent Crime/100K
5,824 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,005 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$173,700 home value, $956/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
783 violent crimes/100K (106% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Goldsboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 28.2 sq mi (72.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,170/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3782°N, 77.9719°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Greene County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in |
Goldsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and November the driest (3.0").