Hampstead, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pender County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
9,129
Population
451/sq mi density
$90,184
Median Income
$43,630 per capita
$395,900
Home Value
$488,642 Zillow
$1,189
Median Rent
23.6% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$90,184 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$395,900 home value, $1,189/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hampstead enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
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
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 | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in |
Hampstead has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and April the driest (3.1").