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Ranlo, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Gaston County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
4,556
Population
2,212/sq mi density
$75,843
Median Income
$32,088 per capita
$184,500
Home Value
$259,913 Zillow
$1,574
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
658
Violent Crime/100K
5,013 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$75,843 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,500 home value, $1,574/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
658 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Ranlo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,212/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2899°N, 81.1292°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gaston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in |
Ranlo has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (3.0").