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Tar Heel, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Bladen County County
1.4
/5.0
F
Poor
72
Population
313/sq mi density
$152,100
Home Value
$122,526 Zillow
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
328
Violent Crime/100K
4,021 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
328 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Tar Heel 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 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 130 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 313/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7339°N, 78.7909°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bladen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lumberton Regional (LBT) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in |
Tar Heel has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and November the driest (2.8").