Laurinburg, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Scotland County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
15,079
Population
1,202/sq mi density
$39,258
Median Income
$32,270 per capita
$121,500
Home Value
$144,841 Zillow
$766
Median Rent
33.7% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
1,874
Violent Crime/100K
5,082 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$39,258 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$121,500 home value, $766/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,874 violent crimes/100K (393% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Laurinburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 218 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 12.6 sq mi (32.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7621°N, 79.4774°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Scotland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lumberton Regional (LBT) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in |
Laurinburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.5") and April the driest (3.0").