Tar Heel, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Bladen County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
72
Population
313/sq mi density
$152,100
Home Value
$122,526 Zillow
64°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
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
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 | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in |
Tar Heel has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.3").