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Oriental, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pamlico County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
930
Population
650/sq mi density
$57,875
Median Income
$47,571 per capita
$406,800
Home Value
$376,844 Zillow
$1,106
Median Rent
36.8% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
76
Violent Crime/100K
1,825 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,875 median income, 0.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$406,800 home value, $1,106/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Oriental enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1 ft (0 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 650/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0310°N, 76.6808°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pamlico County County |
| Nearest Airport | Coastal Carolina Regional (EWN) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8 in |
Oriental has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and April the driest (3.2").