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Wilson, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wilson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
47,740
Population
1,512/sq mi density
$47,294
Median Income
$30,203 per capita
$192,000
Home Value
$216,797 Zillow
$925
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
446
Violent Crime/100K
3,131 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$47,294 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$192,000 home value, $925/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
446 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Wilson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 29.6 sq mi (76.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,512/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7315°N, 77.9308°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wilson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (RWI) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in |
Wilson has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.0").