Rural Hall, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Forsyth County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
3,421
Population
1,200/sq mi density
$50,665
Median Income
$34,262 per capita
$183,800
Home Value
$273,916 Zillow
$995
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,665 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$183,800 home value, $995/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rural Hall enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,200/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2245°N, 80.2969°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Forsyth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 57.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0478 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.28 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in |
Rural Hall has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.9").