Fair Bluff, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Dillon County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
513
Population
217/sq mi density
$29,063
Median Income
$18,520 per capita
$48,900
Home Value
$151,718 Zillow
$807
Median Rent
37.7% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
438
Violent Crime/100K
729 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$29,063 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,900 home value, $807/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
438 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fair Bluff enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 64 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3126°N, 79.0331°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dillon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lumberton Regional (LBT) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.8 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in |
Fair Bluff has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.3").