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Indian Beach, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Carteret County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
229
Population
402/sq mi density
$89,583
Median Income
$59,290 per capita
$570,800
Home Value
$617,991 Zillow
62°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$89,583 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$570,800 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Indian Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 402/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6856°N, 76.8982°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Carteret County County |
| Nearest Airport | Coastal Carolina Regional (EWN) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in |
Indian Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and April the driest (3.0").