Sims, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Johnston County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
366
Population
1,664/sq mi density
$73,667
Median Income
$30,102 per capita
$214,700
Home Value
$297,268 Zillow
$958
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$73,667 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$214,700 home value, $958/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Sims 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 44.4 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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 | 206 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,664/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7593°N, 78.0603°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Johnston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (RWI) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| 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 High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
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 | Driest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in |
Sims has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.9").