Bald Head Island, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Brunswick County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
149
Population
38/sq mi density
$205,000
Median Income
$166,407 per capita
$1,375,000
Home Value
$1,418,076 Zillow
65°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$205,000 median income, 3.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$1,375,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
84.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bald Head Island enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (14.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8663°N, 77.9809°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Brunswick County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilmington International (ILM) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in |
Bald Head Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and April the driest (3.1").