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Mount Olive, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wayne County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,204
Population
1,534/sq mi density
$45,869
Median Income
$30,256 per capita
$117,200
Home Value
$125,252 Zillow
$916
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
602
Violent Crime/100K
2,837 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$45,869 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,200 home value, $916/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
602 violent crimes/100K (58% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Olive enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,534/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1998°N, 78.0661°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| 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 Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in |
Mount Olive has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and November the driest (3.0").