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Mayodan, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Rockingham County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,446 Population 849/sq mi density
$42,336 Median Income $31,647 per capita
$116,100 Home Value $151,559 Zillow
$781 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
284 Violent Crime/100K 8,556 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$42,336 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,100 home value, $781/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
284 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mayodan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density849/sq mi
Coordinates36.4226°N, 79.9689°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRockingham County County
Nearest AirportPiedmont Triad International (GSO)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.76"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0470 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.08 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.8 / 100
Community Resilience31.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 140 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 134 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 121 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 92 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 101 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 124 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 119 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 123 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 75 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 45 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 85 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 103 km
Mar 28, 2001 2 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.6 124 km
Jul 8, 2023 Virginia-North Carolina border region M2.6 77 km
Feb 4, 2021 1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina M2.6 104 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km N of Pembroke, Virginia M2.6 118 km
Mar 28, 2011 2 km S of Pulaski, Virginia M2.5 98 km
Mar 26, 2019 8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina M2.5 56 km
Oct 17, 2003 5 km E of Gratton, Virginia M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 205 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 296 km
1996 Fran Category 3 178 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 266 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 217 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

221 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 210 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 28, 2010 EF3 52 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 62 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 3 km 2
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 80 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF3 44 km 0
May 22, 1985 EF3 45 km 0
Oct 7, 1965 EF3 87 km 1
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 56 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 63 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF2 46 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 46 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 73 km 0
Nov 16, 2011 EF2 80 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 88 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 87 km 0
Oct 27, 2010 EF2 99 km 0
Mar 28, 2010 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL MOUNTAIN (3,300 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 38 km
2021 GRINDSTONE 1,106 46 km
2008 TOTIERS FERRY 1,075 80 km
2002 BUCK MTN 905 85 km
2011 LUMBER PLANT 779 80 km
2000 MERRITT CK 750 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in Driest
December 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in

Mayodan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and November the driest (3.2").

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