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Laurinburg, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Scotland County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
15,079
Population
1,202/sq mi density
$39,258
Median Income
$32,270 per capita
$121,500
Home Value
$138,661 Zillow
$766
Median Rent
33.7% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
1,072
Violent Crime/100K
5,105 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$39,258 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$121,500 home value, $766/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,072 violent crimes/100K (182% 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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in |
Laurinburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and April the driest (2.8").