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Maxton, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Scotland County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
2,398
Population
888/sq mi density
$22,632
Median Income
$16,056 per capita
$79,600
Home Value
$97,037 Zillow
$630
Median Rent
34.9% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
1,036
Violent Crime/100K
5,492 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$22,632 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$79,600 home value, $630/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,036 violent crimes/100K (173% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Maxton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 195 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 888/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7365°N, 79.3527°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Scotland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lumberton Regional (LBT) 19 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 | 45°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 |
Maxton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°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").