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South Rosemary, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Halifax County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,522
Population
412/sq mi density
$43,478
Median Income
$26,277 per capita
$84,100
Home Value
$115,378 Zillow
$920
Median Rent
33.6% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
583
Violent Crime/100K
6,589 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$43,478 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,100 home value, $920/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
583 violent crimes/100K (53% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
South Rosemary 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 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 206 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 412/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4534°N, 77.7134°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Halifax County County |
| Nearest Airport | Halifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in |
South Rosemary has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.0").