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James City, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pamlico County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
4,859
Population
631/sq mi density
$63,835
Median Income
$35,308 per capita
$175,700
Home Value
$325,002 Zillow
$1,028
Median Rent
35.5% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
402
Violent Crime/100K
4,172 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,835 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$175,700 home value, $1,028/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
402 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
James City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 13.8 sq mi (35.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 631/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0454°N, 76.9981°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pamlico County County |
| Nearest Airport | Coastal Carolina Regional (EWN) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very 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 | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in |
James City has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and April the driest (3.2").