Momeyer, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Johnston County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
415 Population 377/sq mi density
$59,375 Median Income $24,355 per capita
$91,500 Home Value $230,996 Zillow
$811 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,500 home value, $811/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Momeyer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation260 ft (79 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density377/sq mi
Coordinates35.9600°N, 78.0481°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJohnston County County
Nearest AirportRocky Mount/Wilson Regional (RWI)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.92"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood
Good Days %71.5%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0449 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.2 / 100
Community Resilience47.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Feb 11, 2014.

Aug 6, 1994 4 km SSW of Bayboro, North Carolina M3.6 149 km
Feb 11, 2014 7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina M2.9 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Isaias (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Isaias Category 1 233 km
2019 Dorian Category 2 219 km
2018 Florence Category 2 191 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 227 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 192 km
2011 Irene Category 1 166 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 218 km
2004 Alex Category 2 241 km
2004 Charley Category 1 247 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 88 km
1999 Irene Category 2 265 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 116 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 298 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 141 km
1996 Fran Category 3 103 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 114 km
1993 Emily Category 3 280 km
1991 Bob Category 3 289 km
1986 Charley Category 1 178 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

382 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 43 fatalities, 781 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988 EF4 64 km 4
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 74 km 16
Sep 27, 2024 EF3 22 km 0
Aug 8, 2024 EF3 35 km 1
Jul 19, 2023 EF3 16 km 0
Apr 25, 2014 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 100 km 12
Nov 15, 2008 EF3 26 km 1
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 79 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 79 km 6
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 4, 1977 EF3 70 km 0
May 15, 1972 EF3 64 km 0
Nov 8, 1957 EF3 40 km 0
Mar 15, 1953 EF3 22 km 0
Aug 7, 2024 EF2 66 km 0
May 13, 2019 EF2 38 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LYNCH ROAD (1,824 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 LYNCH ROAD 1,824 32 km
2008 SYCAMORE SHORES 1,044 60 km
2008 HIGHWAY 1 766 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 51°F (11°C) 4.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in Wettest
September 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.2 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in

Momeyer has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.9").

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