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Walnut Cove, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Stokes County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,046
Population
809/sq mi density
$44,700
Median Income
$23,794 per capita
$184,100
Home Value
$231,293 Zillow
$642
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
547
Violent Crime/100K
4,465 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,700 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$184,100 home value, $642/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
547 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
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 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in |
Walnut Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (3.0").