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Jackson Heights, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Lenoir County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,002
Population
691/sq mi density
$36,975
Median Income
$22,659 per capita
$132,300
Home Value
$143,719 Zillow
$742
Median Rent
14.2% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
1,807
Violent Crime/100K
6,587 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$36,975 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$132,300 home value, $742/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,807 violent crimes/100K (376% above avg)
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Jackson Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 80 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 691/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2236°N, 77.6333°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lenoir County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0461 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively 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) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in |
Jackson Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and November the driest (2.8").