Richlands, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Onslow County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,387
Population
1,447/sq mi density
$61,607
Median Income
$27,669 per capita
$217,800
Home Value
$276,420 Zillow
$929
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
81
Violent Crime/100K
1,140 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,607 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$217,800 home value, $929/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
81 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Richlands enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 53 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,447/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9002°N, 77.5428°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Onslow County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in |
Richlands has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (2.8").