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Walnut Creek, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Lenoir County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,684
Population
791/sq mi density
$145,417
Median Income
$77,922 per capita
$423,800
Home Value
$428,628 Zillow
$1,756
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
899
Violent Crime/100K
6,055 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$145,417 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$423,800 home value, $1,756/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
899 violent crimes/100K (137% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Walnut Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 93 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 791/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3094°N, 77.8747°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lenoir County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0461 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in |
Walnut Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and November the driest (2.9").