Red Oak, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Halifax County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
3,372
Population
173/sq mi density
$81,464
Median Income
$52,655 per capita
$236,200
Home Value
$337,795 Zillow
$818
Median Rent
16.6% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,464 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$236,200 home value, $818/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Red Oak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 183 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 19.5 sq mi (50.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 173/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0613°N, 77.9038°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Halifax County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (RWI) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in |
Red Oak has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.3") and November the driest (2.9").