Cape Carteret, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Onslow County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,598
Population
1,031/sq mi density
$75,313
Median Income
$40,184 per capita
$347,500
Home Value
$459,339 Zillow
$1,755
Median Rent
44.2% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
175
Violent Crime/100K
569 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$75,313 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$347,500 home value, $1,755/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Cape Carteret enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,031/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6943°N, 77.0602°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Onslow County County |
| Nearest Airport | Coastal Carolina Regional (EWN) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively 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 Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in |
Cape Carteret has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.6") and May the driest (3.2").