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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
$263,884 Zillow
$895
Median Rent
23.1% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
272
Violent Crime/100K
7,201 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$48,239 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$185,200 home value, $895/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
272 violent crimes/100K
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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in |
Pilot Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (3.4").