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Warrenton, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Warren County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
859 Population 842/sq mi density
$37,188 Median Income $39,551 per capita
$164,300 Home Value $160,569 Zillow
$560 Median Rent 37.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
478 Violent Crime/100K 4,779 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$37,188 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$164,300 home value, $560/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
478 violent crimes/100K (26% 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 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation385 ft (117 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density842/sq mi
Coordinates36.3990°N, 78.1570°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportHalifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.49"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.4 / 100
Community Resilience9.8 / 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)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 117 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 138 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 126 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 122 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 144 km
Mar 13, 2017 6 km ENE of Goochland, Virginia M2.6 148 km
Feb 26, 2015 4 km NNE of Goochland, Virginia M2.5 149 km
Sep 3, 2001 Virginia M2.5 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Isaias (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Isaias Category 1 280 km
2019 Dorian Category 2 261 km
2018 Florence Category 2 241 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 272 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 230 km
2011 Irene Category 1 195 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 263 km
2004 Alex Category 2 278 km
2004 Charley Category 1 293 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 53 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 145 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 184 km
1996 Fran Category 3 142 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 164 km
1986 Charley Category 1 199 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 259 km
1984 Diana Category 4 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

284 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 360 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988 EF4 79 km 4
Sep 27, 2024 EF3 57 km 0
Aug 8, 2024 EF3 85 km 1
Jul 19, 2023 EF3 51 km 0
Nov 15, 2008 EF3 75 km 1
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 98 km 2
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 91 km 6
May 22, 1983 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 63 km 1
Nov 8, 1957 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 15, 1953 EF3 70 km 0
May 13, 2019 EF2 68 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 77 km 0
Oct 11, 2018 EF2 97 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 35 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 94 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 76 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 41 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OLD STAGE ROAD (2,238 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 OLD STAGE ROAD 2,238 86 km
2008 LYNCH ROAD 1,824 29 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 65 km
2008 SYCAMORE SHORES 1,044 58 km
2008 HIGHWAY 1 766 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
March 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 65°F (19°C) 3.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in

Warrenton has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (3.1").

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