Whitakers, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Halifax County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
411
Population
495/sq mi density
$41,875
Median Income
$29,124 per capita
$125,900
Home Value
$176,115 Zillow
$888
Median Rent
38.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$41,875 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,900 home value, $888/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Whitakers 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 3.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 127 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 495/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1057°N, 77.7130°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Halifax County County |
| Nearest Airport | Halifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in |
Whitakers 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 September being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.9").