Rose Hill, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Sampson County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,501
Population
1,035/sq mi density
$44,722
Median Income
$26,367 per capita
$116,200
Home Value
$154,838 Zillow
$815
Median Rent
32.4% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$44,722 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,200 home value, $815/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Rose Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,035/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8260°N, 78.0259°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sampson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilmington International (ILM) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in |
Rose Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (3.6").