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Manns Harbor, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Dare County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
972 Population 244/sq mi density
$27,087 Median Income $21,419 per capita
$205,100 Home Value $335,945 Zillow
$1,164 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
364 Violent Crime/100K 2,986 property/100K
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$27,087 median income, 3.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$205,100 home value, $1,164/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
364 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Manns Harbor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°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

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2 ft (1 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density244/sq mi
Coordinates35.8985°N, 75.7807°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDare County County
Nearest AirportDare County Regional (MEO)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.83"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.2 / 100
Community Resilience99.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Feb 11, 2014.

Aug 6, 1994 4 km SSW of Bayboro, North Carolina M3.6 127 km
Feb 11, 2014 7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina M2.9 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

24 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Dorian (2019, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Dorian Category 2 79 km
2018 Florence Category 2 221 km
2017 Maria Category 1 275 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 119 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 28 km
2011 Irene Category 1 30 km
2010 Earl Category 2 191 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 133 km
2004 Alex Category 2 85 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 105 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 95 km
1999 Irene Category 2 133 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 199 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 15 km
1996 Fran Category 3 263 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 193 km
1995 Felix Category 1 262 km
1994 Gordon Category 1 245 km
1993 Emily Category 3 86 km
1991 Bob Category 3 91 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

172 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 86 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 3, 2020 EF3 100 km 2
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 98 km 2
Sep 17, 1952 EF3 17 km 0
Apr 25, 2014 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 25, 2014 EF2 88 km 1
Apr 7, 2014 EF2 87 km 0
Aug 26, 2011 EF2 40 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 97 km 0
May 9, 2008 EF2 99 km 0
Oct 11, 2002 EF2 88 km 0
Oct 17, 1999 EF2 50 km 0
Nov 10, 1990 EF2 76 km 0
Nov 17, 1988 EF2 56 km 0
Nov 5, 1988 EF2 60 km 0
Mar 31, 1987 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 17, 1986 EF2 61 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF2 74 km 1
May 16, 1983 EF2 76 km 0
May 16, 1983 EF2 92 km 0
Mar 18, 1983 EF2 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ALLAN ROAD (110,696 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 ALLAN ROAD 110,696 49 km
2008 EVANS ROAD 41,560 57 km
2011 PAINS BAY 40,218 26 km
2016 WHIPPING CREEK ROAD 12,512 33 km
2011 LATERAL WEST 6,188 98 km
2008 SOUTH 1 5,940 98 km
2023 LAST RESORT 4,974 56 km
2009 2-2-1 ROANOKE MARSHES 4,953 6 km
2006 BELL ISLAND CENTRAL UNIT 2 1 2 3,307 76 km
2017 NCALR FY17 RX A 2.2 3,303 8 km
2003 ROANOKE MARSH 2 2 5 A 3,156 8 km
2006 ROANOKE MARSHES - 2.2.5 3,139 8 km
1999 NORTH RIVER 3,055 53 km
1999 LSR 2 5 6 2,629 34 km
2009 SW MASHOES 2,499 8 km
2005 LONG SHOAL RIVER 2.5.2-5 2,333 35 km
2003 FIRST FIRE-CODE 1 2,319 24 km
2009 2-1-3 BELL ISLAND SOUTH 2,297 77 km
2008 MCPHERSON ROAD 2,087 86 km
2000 QUAD 2 1 2 2,068 6 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
April 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in Driest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 80°F (26°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 5.8 in Wettest
September 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in

Manns Harbor has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.8") and April the driest (3.4").

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