Kelly, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Bladen County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
706
Population
61/sq mi density
$51,155
Median Income
$38,356 per capita
$125,200
Home Value
$161,117 Zillow
63°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,155 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,200 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kelly enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4640°N, 78.3110°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bladen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilmington International (ILM) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in |
Kelly has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (3.2").