High Point, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Randolph County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
115,263
Population
2,006/sq mi density
$61,228
Median Income
$34,492 per capita
$212,400
Home Value
$250,100 Zillow
$1,062
Median Rent
28.1% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
463
Violent Crime/100K
2,500 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$61,228 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$212,400 home value, $1,062/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
463 violent crimes/100K (22% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.9% bachelor's degree or higher
High Point enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Area | 55.5 sq mi (143.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,006/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9908°N, 79.9927°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Randolph County County |
| Nearest Airport | Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in |
High Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (3.2").