Orrum, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Robeson County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
56
Population
117/sq mi density
$23,000
Median Income
$16,005 per capita
$77,500
Home Value
$88,093 Zillow
64°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$23,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$77,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Orrum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 96 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4667°N, 79.0089°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Robeson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lumberton Regional (LBT) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in |
Orrum has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.3").