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Wilson's Mills, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Johnston County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,652
Population
416/sq mi density
$61,677
Median Income
$22,509 per capita
$228,700
Home Value
$290,117 Zillow
$874
Median Rent
22.0% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
249
Violent Crime/100K
1,949 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$61,677 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$228,700 home value, $874/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
249 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Wilson's Mills 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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 231 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 416/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5862°N, 78.3630°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Johnston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| 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 | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in |
Wilson's Mills has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and November the driest (3.0").