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Sandyfield, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Columbus County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
683
Population
216/sq mi density
$32,750
Median Income
$18,869 per capita
$83,500
Home Value
$199,805 Zillow
$864
Median Rent
49.3% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$32,750 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,500 home value, $864/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Sandyfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 53 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3676°N, 78.3038°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Columbus County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilmington International (ILM) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in |
Sandyfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and October the driest (2.7").