Brices Creek, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Craven County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,592 Population 458/sq mi density
$107,800 Median Income $59,241 per capita
$323,400 Home Value $379,977 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$107,800 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$323,400 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Brices Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation28 ft (9 m)
Area7.9 sq mi (20.3 km²)
Population Density458/sq mi
Coordinates35.0370°N, 77.0819°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCraven County County
Nearest AirportCoastal Carolina Regional (EWN)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.81"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.18"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.3 / 100
Community Resilience68.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Feb 11, 2014.

Aug 6, 1994 4 km SSW of Bayboro, North Carolina M3.6 28 km
Feb 11, 2014 7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina M2.9 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

24 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 274 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 181 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 86 km
2018 Florence Category 3 90 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 93 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 58 km
2011 Irene Category 1 53 km
2010 Earl Category 2 270 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 83 km
2004 Alex Category 2 112 km
2004 Charley Category 1 202 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 63 km
1999 Irene Category 2 131 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 76 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 169 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 15 km
1996 Fran Category 3 113 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 47 km
1994 Gordon Category 1 195 km
1993 Emily Category 3 181 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

444 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 651 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 71 km 16
Aug 3, 2020 EF3 96 km 2
Apr 25, 2014 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 4, 1977 EF3 65 km 0
May 15, 1972 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 17, 1965 EF3 13 km 2
Nov 8, 1957 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 94 km 0
Aug 7, 2024 EF2 71 km 0
Sep 5, 2019 EF2 42 km 0
Nov 24, 2018 EF2 42 km 0
Sep 8, 2014 EF2 78 km 0
Apr 25, 2014 EF2 51 km 0
Apr 7, 2014 EF2 71 km 0
Nov 26, 2013 EF2 47 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 12 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 51 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (77,768 ac, 1986).

Year Name Acres Distance
1986 UNNAMED 77,768 83 km
2008 EVANS ROAD 41,560 98 km
2011 JUNIPER ROAD 31,511 80 km
1994 FISH DAY 21,772 15 km
1994 UNNAMED 7,944 83 km
1985 UNNAMED 5,807 34 km
2005 WEST MARSH UNIT 3.3.1 4,867 67 km
2015 NCCDR FY15 RX WEST MARSH 4,751 67 km
1986 UNNAMED 4,031 64 km
2007 TRAINING FIRE 3,843 56 km
2007 3 4 1 RUMLEYS MARSH FY 07 3,556 71 km
2024 HIGHWAY 12 3,502 63 km
2006 BELL ISLAND CENTRAL UNIT 2 1 2 3,307 77 km
2022 NCCDR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 3,113 67 km
2009 CAROLINA BAY 3,056 34 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,042 56 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,970 78 km
1992 GREAT LAKE 2,843 20 km
2020 CRO BRIERY BRANCH C-5/6 RX 2,783 9 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,462 8 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Driest
May 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in Wettest
September 74°F (23°C) 6.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in

Brices Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.8") and April the driest (3.2").

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