Trenton, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Jones County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
218
Population
908/sq mi density
$36,667
Median Income
$30,930 per capita
$140,300
Home Value
$125,126 Zillow
$986
Median Rent
32.1% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$36,667 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$140,300 home value, $986/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Trenton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 25 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 908/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0633°N, 77.3546°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jones County County |
| Nearest Airport | Coastal Carolina Regional (EWN) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very 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 Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in |
Trenton has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.5") and November the driest (3.2").