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Carteret County, NC (shown in white) has 507.6 mi² of land area and 822.81 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:
The county's elevations range from a low of 0' to a high of 36.1', with a weighted average of 5.1' above sea level.
Temperatures range from average lows around 34.5°F to average highs around 89.9°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 64.4°F. Average annual precipation is 62". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 8A using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).
The estimated population of Carteret County is 70,688 with 31,493 households. These households are spread across 18 unique municipalties (not all shown).
