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Wadesboro, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Anson County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,966
Population
752/sq mi density
$34,125
Median Income
$21,186 per capita
$98,600
Home Value
$124,916 Zillow
$921
Median Rent
27.2% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
1,894
Violent Crime/100K
6,427 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$34,125 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,600 home value, $921/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,894 violent crimes/100K (398% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wadesboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 752/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9638°N, 80.0747°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Anson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsville Regional (HVS) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| 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) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in |
Wadesboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (2.8").