Jackson Heights, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Lenoir County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
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
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$36,975 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$132,300 home value, $742/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
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) |
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 | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 95.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 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 53.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (3.2").