Kernersville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Forsyth County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
27,439
Population
1,434/sq mi density
$69,923
Median Income
$39,468 per capita
$264,000
Home Value
$321,069 Zillow
$1,052
Median Rent
26.5% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
231
Violent Crime/100K
3,177 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$69,923 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$264,000 home value, $1,052/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
231 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Kernersville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Area | 17.4 sq mi (45.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,434/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1062°N, 80.0819°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Forsyth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 57.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0478 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.28 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in |
Kernersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.8").