Jacksonville, North Carolina
Jacksonville is a city of 71,279 people in Onslow County, North Carolina, founded in 1757.
Why visit Jacksonville
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 37 parks and trails, 142 places to eat, 30 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC CLASSIC Jacksonville 16, Kalli Cinemas, Pelletier House and Bank of Onslow and Jacksonville Masonic Temple.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Jacksonville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Jacksonville
Jacksonville is the county seat of and the most populous community in Onslow County, North Carolina, which is coterminous with the Jacksonville, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 72,723, which makes Jacksonville the 14th-most populous city in North Carolina. Demographically, Jacksonville is the youngest city in the United States, with an average age of 22.8 years old, which can be attributed to the large military presence. The low age may also be in part due to the population drastically increasing over the past 80 years, from 783 in the 1930 census to 72,723 in the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Jacksonville, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Commons Amphitheatre
Cinema and theater · 4.2 mi
Community events are held in this local, striking and spectacular water front venue.
Museums and landmarks18
Pelletier House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
100 Old Bridge Street, Jacksonville
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Bank of Onslow and Jacksonville Masonic Temple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic buildings in North Carolina, United States
Mill Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Southwest Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.4 mi
Listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
Zing Zumm
Museum · 2.2 mi
625 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville
Tu-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00; PH closed
9/11 World Trade Center Beam
Monument and historic site · 1.7 mi
The monument honors the connection between the 343 New York City firefighters who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and the Marines...
911 Lejeune Boulevard, Jacksonville
Montford Point Marine Memorial
Monument and historic site · 1.6 mi
Memorial dedicated to the first African Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps.
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds37
Beirut Memorial
Park · 1.5 mi
The Beirut Memorial is a memorial to the 241 American peacekeepers—220 Marines, 18 sailors, and three soldiers—killed in the October 23,...
911 Lejeune Blvd, Jacksonville
Northeast Creek Park
Park · 2.4 mi
A large park in Jacksonville NC.
910 Corbin Street, Jacksonville
Mo-Su 07:00-21:00
Kerr Street Park
Park · 2.6 mi
The shelter is surrounded by many amenities, such as the outdoor basketball courts, playground equipment, tennis courts, charcoal...
36 Kerr Street, Jacksonville
Onslow County Parks & Recreation
Park · 5.0 mi
The park offers Department Administrative Office, 4 lighted tennis courts, 2 lighted regulation-size basketball courts, 1 regulation...
1224 Onslow Pines Road, Jacksonville
Freedom Fountain
Park · 2.0 mi
The Freedom Fountain is located at New Bridge Street and Johnson Boulevard, the gateway to downtown Jacksonville. The fountain honors...
Splash Pad
Sports field and stadium · 2.3 mi
Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 13:00-18:00; Sep Mo[1]-May Mo[5] closed; PH closed
25 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes142
Blend Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Bubble Tea · 2.7 mi
109 Marine Boulevard, Jacksonville
Mo-Su 08:00-17:00
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 4.0 mi
1250 Western Boulevard, Jacksonville
Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.9 mi
431 Western Boulevard, Jacksonville
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.4 mi
460 Chaney Avenue, Jacksonville
Mo-Fr 05:30-21:00; Su-Sa 06:00-21:00
The Starbucks Coffer Company.
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.5 mi
370 Western Boulevard, Jacksonville
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
La Cocina Del Coqui Restaurant
Restaurant · 4.0 mi
175 Freedom Way, Midway Park
Th-Fr 17:00-20:00; Sa 14:00-20:00
130 more on the map.
History
The end of the Tuscarora wars in 1713 and the forced removal of Native American tribes was followed by permanent settlement of the regions between New Bern and Wilmington. The New River became a major production center for naval stores like turpentine. The downtown waterfront park is built on the original site of Wantland's Ferry.
In 1752, a devastating hurricane destroyed the county seat of Johnston, and Wantlands Ferry, located further up the New River, at the present site of Jacksonville, was chosen as the site of the new county courthouse. The area was later known as Onslow Courthouse. In 1842, the town was incorporated and renamed Jacksonville in honor of former U.S. President Andrew Jackson. The town was briefly captured and occupied in November 1862 by a raiding party led by U.S. Navy Lt. William B. Cushing.
From the History section of Jacksonville, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay30
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Jacksonville
Motel and hotel · 3.6 mi
121 Circuit Lane, Jacksonville
Rodeway Inn & Suites Jacksonville Near Camp Lejeune
Motel and hotel · 3.6 mi
2149 North Marine Boulevard, Jacksonville
Sleep Inn & Suites Jacksonville Near Camp Lejeune
Motel and hotel · 3.6 mi
129 Circuit Lane, Jacksonville
Surestay Plus Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville
Motel and hotel · 3.6 mi
2115 North Marine Boulevard, Jacksonville
Churches and places of worship54
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 3.7 mi
821 Doris Avenue, Jacksonville
Christian Tabernacle Church
Church · 3.1 mi
221 South Marine Boulevard, Jacksonville
Church of Christ - Roosevelt Drive
Church · 2.5 mi
111 Roosevelt Road, Jacksonville
Marshall Chapel Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 4.1 mi
131 Marshall Chapel Road, Jacksonville
Providence United Holines Church
Church · 4.1 mi
2550 Piney Green Road, Midway Park
Saint Anne's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 3.6 mi
711 Henderson Drive, Jacksonville
Shopping28
Gas and EV charging24
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Carolina Forest Elementary
School · 5.7 mi
141 Carolina Forest Boulevard, Jacksonville
Jacksonville Commons Middle
School · 4.3 mi
315 Commons Drive South, Jacksonville
Healthcare15
Doctors Park Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
403 Western Boulevard, Jacksonville
Onslow Pediatric Associates, P. A.
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
51 Office Park Drive, Jacksonville
Map of Jacksonville
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 35°F | 4.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 38°F | 3.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 43°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 52°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 60°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 68°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 72°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 71°F | 7.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 66°F | 7.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 55°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 38°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New River Mcaf (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Onslow County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-10-19: Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-14: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Pumpkin Center 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Piney Green 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Half Moon 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Sneads Ferry 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Richlands 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Swansboro 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Maysville 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Havelock 31 mi northeast, about 49 min by car
- Wilmington 46 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Goldsboro 55 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Winn Dixie Jacksonville, NC (7848971014), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Beirut Memorial (Jacksonville, North Carolina) P001, Leonard J. DeFrancisci, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beirut Memorial (Jacksonville, North Carolina) P001 crop, Leonard J. DeFrancisci, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bank of Onslow and Jacksonville Masonic Temple 06, Jdcollins13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bank of Onslow and Jacksonville Masonic Temple 10, Jdcollins13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bank of Onslow and Jacksonville Masonic Temple 26, Jdcollins13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bank of Onslow and Jacksonville Masonic Temple 08, Jdcollins13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bank of Onslow and Jacksonville Masonic Temple 01, Jdcollins13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bank of Onslow and Jacksonville Masonic Temple 25, Jdcollins13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bank of Onslow and Jacksonville Masonic Temple 17, Jdcollins13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bank of Onslow and Jacksonville Masonic Temple 24, Jdcollins13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bank of Onslow and Jacksonville Masonic Temple 15, Jdcollins13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bank of Onslow and Jacksonville Masonic Temple 35, Jdcollins13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bank of Onslow and Jacksonville Masonic Temple 33, Jdcollins13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bank of Onslow and Jacksonville Masonic Temple 14, Jdcollins13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bank of Onslow and Jacksonville Masonic Temple 21, Jdcollins13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bank of Onslow and Jacksonville Masonic Temple 07, Jdcollins13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pelletier House Jacksonville NC, Hammerattack at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bank of Onslow and Jacksonville Masonic Temple, Tradewinds, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camp Johnson, USMC base June 2014 - panoramio (9), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camp Johnson, USMC base June 2014 - panoramio (3), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camp Lejeune, NC Golf Club House May 2013 - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camp Johnson, USMC base June 2014 - panoramio (2), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camp Johnson, USMC base June 2014 - panoramio (1), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camp Johnson, USMC base June 2014 - panoramio (8), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camp Johnson, USMC base June 2014 - panoramio (4), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camp Johnson, USMC base June 2014 - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camp Johnson, USMC base June 2014 Identaplate off 105mm Howitzer cannon dated 1975 - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camp Johnson, USMC base June 2014 105mm Howitzer on display. - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camp Johnson, USMC base June 2014 - panoramio (5), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camp Johnson, USMC base June 2014 - panoramio (7), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camp Johnson, USMC base June 2014 - panoramio (6), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Flickr - DVIDSHUB - 4Montford Point Marines (Image 3 of 27), DVIDSHUB, Public domain
- ISS042-E-267706 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-267703 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-267705 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-267704 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- MCAS New River May 2014 - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MCAS New River Gazebo honoring the battles of the USMC June 2014 - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
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