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Stem, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Granville County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,064
Population
858/sq mi density
$85,385
Median Income
$31,466 per capita
$207,600
Home Value
$319,209 Zillow
$983
Median Rent
19.2% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
389
Violent Crime/100K
2,227 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,385 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$207,600 home value, $983/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
389 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Stem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 460 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 858/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1957°N, 78.7222°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Granville County County |
| Nearest Airport | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0464 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in |
Stem has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and April the driest (3.1").