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Goldston, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Chatham County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
367
Population
346/sq mi density
$39,592
Median Income
$27,644 per capita
$189,300
Home Value
$262,502 Zillow
$950
Median Rent
19.5% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
265
Violent Crime/100K
3,402 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$39,592 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$189,300 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
265 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Goldston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 346/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5934°N, 79.3260°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chatham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Goldston has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (3.1").