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Bear Grass, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Martin County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
94
Population
376/sq mi density
$58,125
Median Income
$29,891 per capita
$98,200
Home Value
$126,174 Zillow
$675
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
1,572
Violent Crime/100K
7,371 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,200 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,572 violent crimes/100K (314% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bear Grass enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 376/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7664°N, 77.1289°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Martin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeastern Regional (EDE) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0408 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in |
Bear Grass has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and November the driest (2.9").