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Macon, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Warren County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
79
Population
155/sq mi density
$79,464
Median Income
$29,082 per capita
$162,500
Home Value
$309,206 Zillow
60°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
1,494
Violent Crime/100K
9,353 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$79,464 median income, 19.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,494 violent crimes/100K (293% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Macon 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. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 155/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4402°N, 78.0833°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Warren County County |
| Nearest Airport | Halifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 96.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in |
Macon 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 August being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (3.1").