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Brunswick, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Columbus County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
981
Population
1,401/sq mi density
$28,542
Median Income
$7,313 per capita
$83,900
Home Value
$187,484 Zillow
$773
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
1,468
Violent Crime/100K
12,752 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$28,542 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,900 home value, $773/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,468 violent crimes/100K (286% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Brunswick 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 50.9 inches. The area receives 1.2 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 | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,401/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2788°N, 78.7177°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Columbus County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lumberton Regional (LBT) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in |
Brunswick has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (2.8").