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Davis, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Carteret County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
290 Population 133/sq mi density
$71,083 Median Income $31,922 per capita
$180,100 Home Value $220,134 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
190 Violent Crime/100K 3,440 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$71,083 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Davis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2 ft (1 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density133/sq mi
Coordinates34.7909°N, 76.4686°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCarteret County County
Nearest AirportCoastal Carolina Regional (EWN)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.5"
56% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.81"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0459 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.4 / 100
Community Resilience92.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Feb 11, 2014.

Aug 6, 1994 4 km SSW of Bayboro, North Carolina M3.6 45 km
Feb 11, 2014 7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina M2.9 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

23 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Isaias (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Isaias Category 1 211 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 26 km
2018 Florence Category 3 83 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 44 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 16 km
2011 Irene Category 1 16 km
2010 Earl Category 2 210 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 36 km
2004 Alex Category 2 61 km
2004 Charley Category 1 233 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 27 km
1999 Irene Category 2 88 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 106 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 113 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 52 km
1996 Fran Category 3 160 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 106 km
1994 Gordon Category 1 140 km
1993 Emily Category 3 121 km
1991 Bob Category 3 109 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

250 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 204 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 25, 2014 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 17, 1965 EF3 72 km 2
Sep 5, 2019 EF2 55 km 0
Nov 24, 2018 EF2 43 km 0
Apr 7, 2014 EF2 88 km 0
Nov 26, 2013 EF2 30 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 53 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 71 km 0
Oct 11, 2002 EF2 90 km 0
Sep 15, 1999 EF2 52 km 0
Sep 15, 1999 EF2 43 km 0
Oct 8, 1996 EF2 85 km 0
Nov 10, 1990 EF2 91 km 0
Sep 15, 1990 EF2 13 km 0
Mar 20, 1989 EF2 13 km 0
Mar 31, 1987 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 2, 1986 EF2 87 km 3
Jun 17, 1986 EF2 78 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF2 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FISH DAY (21,772 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 FISH DAY 21,772 52 km
1985 UNNAMED 5,807 46 km
2005 WEST MARSH UNIT 3.3.1 4,867 21 km
2015 NCCDR FY15 RX WEST MARSH 4,751 21 km
1986 UNNAMED 4,031 16 km
2007 TRAINING FIRE 3,843 17 km
2007 3 4 1 RUMLEYS MARSH FY 07 3,556 22 km
2024 HIGHWAY 12 3,502 15 km
2006 BELL ISLAND CENTRAL UNIT 2 1 2 3,307 70 km
2022 NCCDR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 3,113 21 km
2009 CAROLINA BAY 3,056 43 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,042 20 km
1992 GREAT LAKE 2,843 57 km
2020 CRO BRIERY BRANCH C-5/6 RX 2,783 55 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,462 55 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,420 20 km
2009 2-1-3 BELL ISLAND SOUTH 2,297 68 km
2002 BT-11 2,193 20 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,027 47 km
2013 WOODPECKER FIRE 2,015 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
February 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in Wettest
September 75°F (24°C) 6.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
November 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
December 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in

Davis has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.8") and April the driest (3.1").

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