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Emerald Isle, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Onslow County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
3,915
Population
796/sq mi density
$89,432
Median Income
$66,213 per capita
$563,600
Home Value
$735,559 Zillow
$1,688
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
456
Violent Crime/100K
6,121 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$89,432 median income, 0.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$563,600 home value, $1,688/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
456 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Emerald Isle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 796/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6644°N, 77.0314°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Onslow County County |
| Nearest Airport | Coastal Carolina Regional (EWN) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 43°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in |
Emerald Isle has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and April the driest (3.0").