Gorman, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Durham County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
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
61°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$56,094 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$248,000 home value, $1,299/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Gorman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
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 | 51.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 46.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in |
Gorman has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.8").