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Atkinson, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Bladen County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
487
Population
492/sq mi density
$60,000
Median Income
$24,041 per capita
$135,900
Home Value
$213,191 Zillow
$1,688
Median Rent
18.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
220
Violent Crime/100K
3,763 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,900 home value, $1,688/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
220 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Atkinson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 492/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5275°N, 78.1697°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bladen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilmington International (ILM) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in |
Atkinson has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and October the driest (2.7").