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Buies Creek, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Harnett County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
3,613
Population
1,192/sq mi density
$52,458
Median Income
$20,793 per capita
$370,500
Home Value
$286,019 Zillow
$1,176
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
462
Violent Crime/100K
4,827 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$52,458 median income, 0.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$370,500 home value, $1,176/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
462 violent crimes/100K (22% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Buies Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,192/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4079°N, 78.7432°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Harnett County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in |
Buies Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and November the driest (3.1").