Northwest, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Brunswick County County
2.8
/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
64°F
Avg Temperature
106
Violent Crime/100K
1,168 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$53,143 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$183,700 home value, $1,006/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 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 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
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
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 | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in |
Northwest has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and April the driest (3.1").