Pilot Mountain, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Stokes County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,584
Population
776/sq mi density
$48,239
Median Income
$33,276 per capita
$185,200
Home Value
$288,594 Zillow
$895
Median Rent
23.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
630
Violent Crime/100K
3,009 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$48,239 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$185,200 home value, $895/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
630 violent crimes/100K (66% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Pilot Mountain enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 776/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3839°N, 80.4742°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Stokes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in |
Pilot Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.0").