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Walkertown, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Forsyth County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
5,793
Population
865/sq mi density
$80,761
Median Income
$40,454 per capita
$230,800
Home Value
$266,574 Zillow
$1,283
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
342
Violent Crime/100K
3,874 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,761 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$230,800 home value, $1,283/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
342 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Walkertown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 865/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1497°N, 80.1689°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Forsyth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0478 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.28 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in |
Walkertown has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and November the driest (2.9").