Plymouth, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Washington County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
3,264
Population
810/sq mi density
$30,462
Median Income
$19,550 per capita
$83,900
Home Value
$103,346 Zillow
$819
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
2,335
Violent Crime/100K
3,534 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$30,462 median income, 19.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,900 home value, $819/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,335 violent crimes/100K (515% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Plymouth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 810/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8585°N, 76.7482°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeastern Regional (EDE) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in |
Plymouth has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (3.4").