Kenansville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Duplin County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,157
Population
546/sq mi density
$62,917
Median Income
$27,967 per capita
$144,800
Home Value
$204,715 Zillow
$386
Median Rent
31.6% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
262
Violent Crime/100K
2,756 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$62,917 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,800 home value, $386/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Kenansville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 130 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 546/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9598°N, 77.9660°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Duplin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| 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 | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Kenansville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (3.2").