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Creswell, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Washington County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
205
Population
360/sq mi density
$34,028
Median Income
$20,704 per capita
$119,600
Home Value
$128,936 Zillow
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
582
Violent Crime/100K
3,413 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$34,028 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$119,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
582 violent crimes/100K (53% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Creswell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 360/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8714°N, 76.3991°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeastern Regional (EDE) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in |
Creswell has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and November the driest (3.0").