Roper, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Washington County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
586
Population
681/sq mi density
$19,155
Median Income
$13,738 per capita
$72,100
Home Value
$121,583 Zillow
$645
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$19,155 median income, 29.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$72,100 home value, $645/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Roper 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 | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 681/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8786°N, 76.6171°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeastern Regional (EDE) 11 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 |
Roper 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").