Hertford, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Perquimans County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,703
Population
595/sq mi density
$40,096
Median Income
$28,442 per capita
$178,600
Home Value
$291,995 Zillow
$634
Median Rent
22.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$40,096 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$178,600 home value, $634/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Hertford 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. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 595/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1768°N, 76.4666°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Perquimans County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeastern Regional (EDE) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in |
Hertford has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (3.2").