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Ossipee, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Alamance County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
650
Population
1,066/sq mi density
$59,076
Median Income
$29,159 per capita
$121,500
Home Value
$345,700 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
31
Violent Crime/100K
1,049 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$59,076 median income, 11.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,500 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
31 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Ossipee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 684 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,066/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1663°N, 79.5169°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Alamance County County |
| Nearest Airport | Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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 (4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in |
Ossipee has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and November the driest (3.1").