Rowland, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Dillon County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
972
Population
926/sq mi density
$31,667
Median Income
$18,490 per capita
$108,700
Home Value
$99,585 Zillow
$702
Median Rent
34.4% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
337
Violent Crime/100K
3,371 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$31,667 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$108,700 home value, $702/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
337 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Rowland 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 0.8 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 | 146 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 926/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5361°N, 79.2929°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dillon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lumberton Regional (LBT) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
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 |
Rowland 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").