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Bridgeton, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Craven County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
561
Population
274/sq mi density
$35,833
Median Income
$22,661 per capita
$139,600
Home Value
$199,529 Zillow
$1,082
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
402
Violent Crime/100K
4,172 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$35,833 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$139,600 home value, $1,082/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
402 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bridgeton 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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 274/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1278°N, 77.0126°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Craven County County |
| Nearest Airport | Coastal Carolina Regional (EWN) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.4 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in |
Bridgeton has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and April the driest (3.2").