Lucama, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wayne County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,108
Population
1,816/sq mi density
$34,583
Median Income
$18,850 per capita
$98,200
Home Value
$209,881 Zillow
$1,009
Median Rent
49.2% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$34,583 median income, 12.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,200 home value, $1,009/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lucama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 126 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,816/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6448°N, 78.0074°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (RWI) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in |
Lucama has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (3.0").