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Star, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Montgomery County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,430
Population
1,109/sq mi density
$37,135
Median Income
$15,220 per capita
$131,600
Home Value
$140,259 Zillow
$547
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
343
Violent Crime/100K
2,174 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$37,135 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$131,600 home value, $547/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
343 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Star enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 645 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3991°N, 79.7833°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Carolina Regional (SRW) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0438 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Star has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and April the driest (3.0").