Wendell, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wake County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
11,585
Population
1,230/sq mi density
$93,848
Median Income
$39,632 per capita
$316,700
Home Value
$367,247 Zillow
$1,397
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
135
Violent Crime/100K
1,093 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,848 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$316,700 home value, $1,397/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Wendell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 293 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,230/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7682°N, 78.3641°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0414 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.09 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.30 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in |
Wendell has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.0").