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Norlina, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Warren County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,050 Population 1,061/sq mi density
$34,659 Median Income $27,460 per capita
$88,200 Home Value $154,148 Zillow
$718 Median Rent 36.4% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
1,494 Violent Crime/100K 9,353 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$34,659 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,200 home value, $718/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,494 violent crimes/100K (293% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Norlina 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 40.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation437 ft (133 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density1,061/sq mi
Coordinates36.4450°N, 78.1950°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportHalifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.37"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.4 / 100
Community Resilience9.8 / 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)

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 111 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 147 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 133 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 121 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 116 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 150 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 138 km
Mar 13, 2017 6 km ENE of Goochland, Virginia M2.6 144 km
Feb 26, 2015 4 km NNE of Goochland, Virginia M2.5 145 km
Sep 23, 2019 3 km WNW of Wyndham, Virginia M2.5 149 km
Sep 3, 2001 Virginia M2.5 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Isaias Category 1 284 km
2019 Dorian Category 2 267 km
2018 Florence Category 2 247 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 278 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 235 km
2011 Irene Category 1 200 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 269 km
2004 Alex Category 2 283 km
2004 Charley Category 1 298 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 53 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 150 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 190 km
1996 Fran Category 3 146 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 169 km
1986 Charley Category 1 203 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 264 km
1984 Diana Category 4 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

280 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 360 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988 EF4 81 km 4
Sep 27, 2024 EF3 63 km 0
Aug 8, 2024 EF3 91 km 1
Jul 19, 2023 EF3 57 km 0
Nov 15, 2008 EF3 81 km 1
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 97 km 2
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 96 km 6
May 22, 1983 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 58 km 1
Nov 8, 1957 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 15, 1953 EF3 76 km 0
May 13, 2019 EF2 72 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 71 km 0
Oct 11, 2018 EF2 93 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 33 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 89 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OLD STAGE ROAD (2,238 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 OLD STAGE ROAD 2,238 85 km
2008 LYNCH ROAD 1,824 35 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 64 km
2008 SYCAMORE SHORES 1,044 62 km
2008 HIGHWAY 1 766 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
March 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in

Norlina has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and April the driest (3.1").

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