Ossipee, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Alamance County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
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
61°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$59,076 median income, 16.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,500 home value, $775/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Ossipee 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 43.3 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
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
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 | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in |
Ossipee has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.8").