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Kinston, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Lenoir County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
19,576
Population
1,071/sq mi density
$35,250
Median Income
$27,843 per capita
$108,300
Home Value
$143,719 Zillow
$822
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
1,807
Violent Crime/100K
6,587 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$35,250 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,300 home value, $822/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,807 violent crimes/100K (376% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Kinston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°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 52.9 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 83 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 18.5 sq mi (48.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,071/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2751°N, 77.5934°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lenoir County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in |
Kinston has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and November the driest (2.8").