Erwin, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Harnett County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
4,617
Population
1,074/sq mi density
$50,077
Median Income
$27,235 per capita
$150,400
Home Value
$202,940 Zillow
$1,085
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
436
Violent Crime/100K
2,348 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$50,077 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,400 home value, $1,085/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
436 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Erwin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,074/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3222°N, 78.6735°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Harnett County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in |
Erwin has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.2").