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Harrellsville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Gates County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
180
Population
621/sq mi density
$68,558
Median Income
$31,149 per capita
$159,400
Home Value
$210,199 Zillow
$1,125
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
1,017
Violent Crime/100K
6,538 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$68,558 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,400 home value, $1,125/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,017 violent crimes/100K (168% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Harrellsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 65 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 621/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3017°N, 76.7918°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gates County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeastern Regional (EDE) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in |
Harrellsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and November the driest (2.8").