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Powellsville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Hertford County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
141
Population
392/sq mi density
$43,125
Median Income
$27,535 per capita
$120,800
Home Value
$116,955 Zillow
62°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
1,017
Violent Crime/100K
6,538 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,017 violent crimes/100K (168% above avg)
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Powellsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 65 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 392/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2253°N, 76.9316°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hertford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeastern Regional (EDE) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in |
Powellsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and November the driest (2.8").