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Hampstead, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pender County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
9,129
Population
451/sq mi density
$90,184
Median Income
$43,630 per capita
$395,900
Home Value
$476,885 Zillow
$1,189
Median Rent
23.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
389
Violent Crime/100K
8,677 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$90,184 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$395,900 home value, $1,189/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
389 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hampstead enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 42 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 20.2 sq mi (52.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 451/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3625°N, 77.7543°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pender County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilmington International (ILM) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively 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 | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in |
Hampstead has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and October the driest (2.8").