The Town FilesWinfall, North Carolina
Town in Perquimans County · population 555 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $401,200
- Household income
- $77,083
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 47.7
Winfall is a town of 555 people in Perquimans County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $401,200, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks more seaside character than 98% of North Carolina towns, hipper than 89% of North Carolina towns, better for cycling than 89% of North Carolina towns.
How Winfall 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 Winfall is worth $401,200, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $77,083, which is more affordable than 14% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,157 a month. 63.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Winfall | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $401,200 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,157 | $969 |
| Median household income | $77,083 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.2× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 63.1% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Winfall
| People | Winfall | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.7 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.7% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.7% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.6% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 28.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.7% | 89.5% |
Weather in Winfall
July highs average 89.0°F and January lows 34.4°F. About 51.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.3 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 36 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 47 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winfall since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 23, 1992 about 3.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 33 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 17, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 12, 2009.
Severe weather in Perquimans County since 1996
Perquimans County has been included in 24 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 Perquimans County
Perquimans County had 2,412 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,891 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Winfall itself the ACS puts it at 10.1%.
Public schools in Winfall
2 public schools with 763 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perquimans Central | PK-2 | 398 | 14.2 |
| Perquimans County Middle | 6-8 | 365 | 13.0 |
Towns near Winfall
- Hertford, NC2.5 mi · 1,934 people · home $176,500
- Edenton, NC13.2 mi · 4,460 people · home $274,100
- Elizabeth City, NC13.4 mi · 18,631 people · home $187,700
- Arrowhead Beach, NC13.8 mi · 640 people · home $198,200
- Cape Colony, NC15.0 mi · 691 people · home $221,400
- Camden, NC17.8 mi · 620 people · home $398,700
- Columbia, NC23.3 mi · 610 people · home $120,000
- Moyock, NC25.5 mi · 5,154 people · home $405,100
Winfall questions
Is Winfall, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Winfall scores better for retirees than 79% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 80%. 25.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.7).
How much does a house cost in Winfall?
The median owner-occupied home in Winfall is valued at $401,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,083, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is $1,157 a month.
What is the weather like in Winfall?
July highs average 89.0°F and January lows 34.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.0 inches of precipitation a year and 1.3 inches of snow.
Does Winfall get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winfall since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 23, 1992. 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)