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Gorman, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Durham County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,447
Population
515/sq mi density
$56,094
Median Income
$22,841 per capita
$248,000
Home Value
$393,151 Zillow
$1,299
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
734
Violent Crime/100K
4,439 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,094 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$248,000 home value, $1,299/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
734 violent crimes/100K (93% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Gorman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 324 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 515/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0418°N, 78.8069°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Durham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0454 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.09 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| 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 | 38°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in |
Gorman has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (3.0").