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Shallotte, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Horry County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
4,465
Population
445/sq mi density
$75,642
Median Income
$44,986 per capita
$301,300
Home Value
$316,077 Zillow
$1,127
Median Rent
37.2% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
205
Violent Crime/100K
7,166 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$75,642 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$301,300 home value, $1,127/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
205 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Shallotte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 25 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 9.3 sq mi (24.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 445/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9782°N, 78.3808°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Horry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilmington International (ILM) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0446 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in |
Shallotte has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.8") and April the driest (2.9").