Bolton, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Columbus County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
469
Population
147/sq mi density
$46,250
Median Income
$17,262 per capita
$125,000
Home Value
$177,767 Zillow
63°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 27.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bolton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 57 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3174°N, 78.4014°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Columbus County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilmington International (ILM) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| 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) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in |
Bolton has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (3.4").