Hope Mills, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Sampson County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
17,823
Population
1,972/sq mi density
$60,671
Median Income
$29,283 per capita
$176,300
Home Value
$262,834 Zillow
$1,097
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$60,671 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,300 home value, $1,097/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Hope Mills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 160 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,972/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9700°N, 78.9606°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sampson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in |
Hope Mills has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.8").