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Sneads Ferry, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Onslow County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,556
Population
673/sq mi density
$59,783
Median Income
$30,248 per capita
$233,500
Home Value
$367,949 Zillow
$1,605
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
682
Violent Crime/100K
6,139 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$59,783 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$233,500 home value, $1,605/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
682 violent crimes/100K (80% above avg)
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 48°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 54.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and April the driest (3.1").