Havelock, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Carteret County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
16,471
Population
963/sq mi density
$64,433
Median Income
$29,437 per capita
$186,800
Home Value
$235,371 Zillow
$1,269
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
205
Violent Crime/100K
1,593 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$64,433 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,800 home value, $1,269/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
205 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Havelock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 21 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 17.7 sq mi (45.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 963/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9089°N, 76.8995°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Carteret County County |
| Nearest Airport | Coastal Carolina Regional (EWN) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 98.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0459 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in |
Havelock has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (3.4").