The Town FilesSnow Hill, North Carolina
Town in Greene County · population 1,481 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $135,700
- Household income
- $31,629
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 34.5
Snow Hill is a town of 1,481 people in Greene County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $135,700, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 97% of North Carolina towns, hipper than 83% of North Carolina towns, easier by car than 75% of North Carolina towns.
How Snow Hill ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Snow Hill is worth $135,700, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $31,629, which is more affordable than 32% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $696 a month. 45.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Snow Hill | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $135,700 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $696 | $969 |
| Median household income | $31,629 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 45.6% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Snow Hill
| People | Snow Hill | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.9% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 26.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.6% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 40.2% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.5% | — |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 21.6 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.9% | 89.5% |
Weather in Snow Hill
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 31.9°F. About 50.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.6 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 59 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 59 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Snow Hill since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 28, 1984 about 2.3 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 64 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 8, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 16, 2011.
Severe weather in Greene County since 1996
Greene County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Greene County
Greene County had 4,501 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,291 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Snow Hill itself the ACS puts it at 7.4%.
Public schools in Snow Hill
6 public schools with 2,694 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene Central High | 9-12 | 773 | 14.6 |
| Greene County Middle | 6-8 | 670 | 16.0 |
| West Greene Elementary | 2-3 | 384 | 11.6 |
| Snow Hill Primary | K-1 | 382 | 11.6 |
| Greene County Intermediate | 4-5 | 342 | 11.0 |
| Greene Early College High | 9-13 | 143 | 15.9 |
Towns near Snow Hill
- Maury, NC5.2 mi · 1,404 people · home —
- Farmville, NC11.1 mi · 4,461 people · home $183,000
- La Grange, NC11.8 mi · 2,595 people · home $83,800
- Kinston, NC13.0 mi · 19,900 people · home $119,300
- New Hope, NC13.1 mi · 1,588 people · home $162,800
- Stantonsburg, NC13.4 mi · 762 people · home $132,600
- Grifton, NC14.0 mi · 2,448 people · home $152,700
- Ayden, NC14.7 mi · 4,977 people · home $182,400
Snow Hill questions
Is Snow Hill, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Snow Hill scores better for retirees than 37% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 27%. 16.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.5).
How much does a house cost in Snow Hill?
The median owner-occupied home in Snow Hill is valued at $135,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $31,629, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $696 a month.
What is the weather like in Snow Hill?
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 31.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.6 inches of precipitation a year and 1.6 inches of snow.
Does Snow Hill get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Snow Hill since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 28, 1984. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)