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Rich Square, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Northampton County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
780
Population
252/sq mi density
$38,621
Median Income
$23,228 per capita
$78,300
Home Value
$75,178 Zillow
$781
Median Rent
34.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
1,150
Violent Crime/100K
3,300 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$38,621 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,300 home value, $781/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,150 violent crimes/100K (203% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Rich Square enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 73 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2739°N, 77.2839°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Northampton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Halifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 2.7 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Rich Square has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and November the driest (2.9").