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Northwest, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Brunswick County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
690
Population
96/sq mi density
$53,143
Median Income
$28,131 per capita
$183,700
Home Value
$199,805 Zillow
$1,006
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
96
Violent Crime/100K
2,008 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,143 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$183,700 home value, $1,006/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
96 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Northwest 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 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3160°N, 78.1448°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Brunswick County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilmington International (ILM) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in |
Northwest has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and October the driest (2.9").