Kenly, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Johnston County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,351
Population
1,251/sq mi density
$46,229
Median Income
$24,173 per capita
$183,300
Home Value
$255,565 Zillow
$780
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$46,229 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$183,300 home value, $780/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Kenly enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,251/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6008°N, 78.1279°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Johnston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (RWI) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in |
Kenly has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (3.0").