Stokes, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pitt County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
198
Population
45/sq mi density
$56,382
Median Income
$21,685 per capita
$233,500
Home Value
$234,398 Zillow
62°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,382 median income, 14.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$233,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Stokes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 45 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7105°N, 77.2676°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pitt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 85.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0434 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| 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 Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in |
Stokes has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (3.4").