Neuse Forest, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Carteret County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
2,406
Population
761/sq mi density
$88,333
Median Income
$32,021 per capita
$194,200
Home Value
$309,512 Zillow
$986
Median Rent
32.4% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$88,333 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$194,200 home value, $986/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Neuse Forest enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 28 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 761/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9651°N, 76.9443°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Carteret County County |
| Nearest Airport | Coastal Carolina Regional (EWN) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 98.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0459 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very 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 Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in |
Neuse Forest has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (3.4").