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Richmond County, NC (shown in white) has 473.69 mi² of land area and 6.01 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:
The county's elevations range from a low of 118.1' to a high of 626.6', with a weighted average of 334.2' above sea level.
Temperatures range from average lows around 31.8°F to average highs around 92.1°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 62.5°F. Average annual precipation is 49.2". 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 Richmond County is 43,268 with 17,597 households. These households are spread across 9 unique municipalties (not all shown).