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Tarboro, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Edgecombe County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
10,705
Population
950/sq mi density
$49,386
Median Income
$33,274 per capita
$155,500
Home Value
$150,852 Zillow
$698
Median Rent
34.6% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
185
Violent Crime/100K
3,716 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,386 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$155,500 home value, $698/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Tarboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 67 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 11.2 sq mi (28.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 950/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9052°N, 77.5572°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Edgecombe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (RWI) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0437 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| 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) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 3.2 in |
Tarboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and November the driest (2.8").