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Raynham, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Robeson County County

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
35 Population 292/sq mi density
64°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
629 Violent Crime/100K 8,568 property/100K
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Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
629 violent crimes/100K (65% above avg)
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Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Raynham 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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density292/sq mi
Coordinates34.5761°N, 79.1909°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRobeson County County
Nearest AirportLumberton Regional (LBT)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.67"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.4 / 100
Community Resilience14.1 / 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)

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 26, 2025.

Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 130 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 148 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 148 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 148 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 149 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 119 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 65 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 148 km
Mar 9, 2024 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.7 149 km
Jan 5, 2022 5 km SW of Lugoff, South Carolina M2.6 148 km
Apr 26, 2025 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.6 148 km
May 10, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.6 148 km
Jan 3, 2022 5 km S of Lugoff, South Carolina M2.5 146 km
Sep 15, 2024 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.5 148 km
Jul 29, 2012 7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina M2.5 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 142 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 98 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 177 km
2018 Florence Category 2 97 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 121 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 177 km
2011 Irene Category 1 235 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 173 km
2004 Alex Category 2 237 km
2004 Charley Category 1 97 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 179 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 241 km
1999 Irene Category 2 211 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 139 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 246 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 138 km
1996 Fran Category 3 83 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 131 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 157 km
1986 Charley Category 1 238 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

376 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 58 fatalities, 1,456 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995 EF4 50 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 38 km 4
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 52 km 7
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 67 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 12 km 0
Feb 15, 2021 EF3 97 km 3
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 49 km 2
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 85 km 6
Nov 16, 2006 EF3 91 km 8
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 41 km 12
May 20, 1980 EF3 40 km 0
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 61 km 2
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 24, 1967 EF3 72 km 0
Aug 17, 1965 EF3 96 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF3 33 km 0
Oct 9, 1950 EF3 71 km 0
Aug 7, 2024 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY 31 (17,004 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 HIGHWAY 31 17,004 91 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,968 56 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,743 58 km
1986 UNNAMED 2,642 67 km
2008 05/05 RX BURN 2,351 97 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,204 91 km
2007 06-09 RX BURN 2,054 96 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,989 97 km
2007 LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX 1,944 13 km
1998 981406 1,892 93 km
1994 CM 15 16 17 1,871 90 km
2021 SLATES CHURCH FIRE 1,824 51 km
1998 980803 1,780 92 km
2000 2000 1003 1,768 98 km
1999 19990505 1,756 96 km
2016 COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE 1,704 57 km
1992 COMP 15 1,697 93 km
2018 SCCRR-FY18-RX-COMP-14 1,687 95 km
2002 LEGENDS 1,666 95 km
2012 4-NOV 1,636 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
April 62°F (16°C) 2.9 in
May 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
June 76°F (25°C) 4.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 5.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in Driest
December 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in

Raynham has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and November the driest (2.8").

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