All Countries
High Point, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Randolph County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
115,263
Population
2,006/sq mi density
$61,228
Median Income
$34,492 per capita
$212,400
Home Value
$246,725 Zillow
$1,062
Median Rent
28.1% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
731
Violent Crime/100K
3,288 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,228 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$212,400 home value, $1,062/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
731 violent crimes/100K (92% 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 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
High Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and November the driest (3.0").