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Scotland Neck, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Halifax County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
2,087
Population
1,754/sq mi density
$18,202
Median Income
$21,193 per capita
$76,100
Home Value
$73,427 Zillow
$557
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
1,150
Violent Crime/100K
3,300 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$18,202 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$76,100 home value, $557/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,150 violent crimes/100K (203% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Scotland Neck enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 101 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,754/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1308°N, 77.4214°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Halifax County County |
| Nearest Airport | Halifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 42°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 3.3 in |
Scotland Neck has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and November the driest (2.8").