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Lumberton, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Robeson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
19,220
Population
1,055/sq mi density
$43,114
Median Income
$24,470 per capita
$140,100
Home Value
$142,893 Zillow
$824
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
1,659
Violent Crime/100K
13,772 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,114 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$140,100 home value, $824/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,659 violent crimes/100K (337% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Lumberton 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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 134 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 18.0 sq mi (46.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,055/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6306°N, 79.0186°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Robeson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lumberton Regional (LBT) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| 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 | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in |
Lumberton has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and November the driest (2.8").