East Arcadia, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Bladen County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
313
Population
142/sq mi density
$50,595
Median Income
$34,311 per capita
$116,700
Home Value
$173,173 Zillow
$725
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,595 median income, 26.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,700 home value, $725/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.1% bachelor's degree or higher
East Arcadia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 58 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 142/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3816°N, 78.3232°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bladen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilmington International (ILM) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in |
East Arcadia has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and April the driest (3.1").