Warrenton, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Warren County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
859
Population
842/sq mi density
$37,188
Median Income
$39,551 per capita
$164,300
Home Value
$148,479 Zillow
$560
Median Rent
37.8% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
851
Violent Crime/100K
3,159 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$37,188 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$164,300 home value, $560/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
851 violent crimes/100K (124% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Warrenton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 385 ft (117 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 842/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3990°N, 78.1570°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Warren County County |
| Nearest Airport | Halifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in |
Warrenton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.7").