Boiling Spring Lakes, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Brunswick County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,206
Population
258/sq mi density
$59,750
Median Income
$36,542 per capita
$260,400
Home Value
$314,963 Zillow
$1,337
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
290
Violent Crime/100K
1,463 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$59,750 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$260,400 home value, $1,337/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
290 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Boiling Spring Lakes 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 | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 24.0 sq mi (62.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 258/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0439°N, 78.0749°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Brunswick County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilmington International (ILM) 19 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 |
Boiling Spring Lakes 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").