Spring Hope, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wake County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,334
Population
883/sq mi density
$35,577
Median Income
$26,721 per capita
$142,400
Home Value
$240,866 Zillow
$743
Median Rent
28.1% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$35,577 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$142,400 home value, $743/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Spring Hope 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 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
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 | 258 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 883/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9441°N, 78.1090°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (RWI) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0414 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.09 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.30 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively 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 |
Spring Hope 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").