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Lexington, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Davidson County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
19,691
Population
1,025/sq mi density
$41,775
Median Income
$22,250 per capita
$158,100
Home Value
$265,816 Zillow
$882
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
640
Violent Crime/100K
4,292 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$41,775 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$158,100 home value, $882/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
640 violent crimes/100K (68% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lexington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Area | 18.0 sq mi (46.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,025/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7972°N, 80.2743°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Davidson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Carolina Regional (SRW) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in |
Lexington has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (3.2").