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Sharpsburg, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Nash County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,629
Population
1,613/sq mi density
$39,792
Median Income
$20,385 per capita
$116,700
Home Value
$229,925 Zillow
$1,002
Median Rent
44.4% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
939
Violent Crime/100K
4,835 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$39,792 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,700 home value, $1,002/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
939 violent crimes/100K (147% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sharpsburg 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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,613/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8664°N, 77.8303°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Nash County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (RWI) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 3.2 in |
Sharpsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (2.9").