Sneads Ferry, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Onslow County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
2,556
Population
673/sq mi density
$59,783
Median Income
$30,248 per capita
$233,500
Home Value
$375,573 Zillow
$1,605
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$59,783 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$233,500 home value, $1,605/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Sneads Ferry enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 673/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5552°N, 77.3776°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Onslow County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilmington International (ILM) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in |
Sneads Ferry has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.5") and April the driest (3.4").