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Wallace, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Duplin County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,438
Population
1,078/sq mi density
$49,358
Median Income
$27,531 per capita
$192,800
Home Value
$212,467 Zillow
$833
Median Rent
25.2% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
520
Violent Crime/100K
5,668 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,358 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$192,800 home value, $833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
520 violent crimes/100K (37% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Wallace 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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 51 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,078/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7379°N, 77.9906°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Duplin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilmington International (ILM) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in |
Wallace has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and October the driest (2.8").