Oak Island, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Horry County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
8,888
Population
461/sq mi density
$83,483
Median Income
$59,851 per capita
$407,400
Home Value
$604,000 Zillow
$1,208
Median Rent
40.9% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
91
Violent Crime/100K
1,088 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$83,483 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$407,400 home value, $1,208/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
91 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
43.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Oak Island enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 19.9 sq mi (51.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 461/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9133°N, 78.1198°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Horry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilmington International (ILM) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0446 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in |
Oak Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and April the driest (3.1").