Walnut Cove, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Stokes County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,046
Population
809/sq mi density
$44,700
Median Income
$23,794 per capita
$184,100
Home Value
$244,217 Zillow
$642
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$44,700 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$184,100 home value, $642/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Walnut Cove 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. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 635 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 809/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2935°N, 80.1409°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Stokes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in |
Walnut Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.9").