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White Plains, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Surry County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
876 Population 218/sq mi density
$52,813 Median Income $35,257 per capita
$233,900 Home Value $203,247 Zillow
$545 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
451 Violent Crime/100K 4,722 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,813 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$233,900 home value, $545/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
451 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
White Plains enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,237 ft (377 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density218/sq mi
Coordinates36.4438°N, 80.6490°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySurry County County
Nearest AirportPiedmont Triad International (GSO)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.0 / 100
Community Resilience24.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 127 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 82 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 100 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 115 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 143 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 106 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 106 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 144 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 96 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 69 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 140 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 99 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 90 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 94 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 31 km
Aug 30, 2010 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee M2.7 96 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 87 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 104 km
Feb 8, 2005 15 km E of Vansant, Virginia M2.7 143 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 265 km
1996 Fran Category 3 224 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 198 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

187 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 200 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1998 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 28, 2010 EF3 74 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 57 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 60 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF3 52 km 0
May 22, 1985 EF3 51 km 0
May 26, 2022 EF2 61 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 28 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF2 91 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 27 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 73 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 47 km 0
Nov 16, 2011 EF2 88 km 2
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 69 km 0
Oct 26, 2010 EF2 94 km 0
Mar 28, 2010 EF2 86 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 37 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 56 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL MOUNTAIN (3,300 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 50 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,194 59 km
2010 HUFF HOLLOW 1,566 95 km
2016 HORTON 1,480 89 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,460 95 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,388 70 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,171 73 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,154 92 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,124 58 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,120 76 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,107 73 km
2021 GRINDSTONE 1,106 19 km
1985 UNNAMED 1,064 60 km
2011 LUMBER PLANT 779 22 km
2000 MERRITT CK 750 25 km
2006 CHESTNUT 737 69 km
2019 UNNAMED 644 70 km
2010 FS CABIN/PLUMBER 541 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
March 47°F (9°C) 4.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in Driest
December 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in

White Plains has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and November the driest (3.4").

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