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Spring Lake, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Cumberland County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
11,613
Population
492/sq mi density
$50,497
Median Income
$23,923 per capita
$101,300
Home Value
$256,009 Zillow
$1,228
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
654
Violent Crime/100K
4,564 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,497 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,300 home value, $1,228/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
654 violent crimes/100K (72% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Spring Lake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 23.3 sq mi (60.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 492/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1846°N, 78.9947°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cumberland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0471 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in |
Spring Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and November the driest (3.0").