Located in Onslow County in Eastern North Carolina approximately 30 minutes from the beach. Approximately halfway between Raleigh, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC.
Jacksonville is the commercial center of Onslow County and home to the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and the Marine Corps Air Station New River. Early growth for Jacksonville began with the establishment of a court house in 1755. The town was later incorporated in 1842 and named Jacksonville after President Andrew Jackson. In 1941
The Jacksonville area offers the ultimate in outdoor coastal recreation and living whether you're looking for beautiful beaches, abundant fresh and salt water marine life, pine and hardwood forests filled with wildlife, or just a quiet spot to get away to ... Y'ALL COME ON DOWN!
Housing Cost
The average home price is $80,000 while houses range from $55,000 to $500,000.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 69,688. Jacksonville covers 44.5 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 15 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 28540, 28541,28546 - Area code: 910
Climate
Jacksonville, NC climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 89.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 33.90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 18 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 22 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Jacksonville is 54.07 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 7.08 Inches.
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