Pumpkin Center, North Carolina
Pumpkin Center is a community of 1,636 people in Onslow County, North Carolina.
Why visit Pumpkin Center
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 13 places to eat and 11 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Museum of the Marine.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Pumpkin Center
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pumpkin Center
Pumpkin Center is a census-designated place (CDP) in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Pumpkin Center had a population of 1,855. It is part of the Jacksonville, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Pumpkin Center, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes13
Helen's Kitchen
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
2405 North Marine Boulevard, Jacksonville
Tu-Fr 05:00-14:00; Sa 06:00-11:00; PH closed
Golden Corral
Restaurant · American, Buffet · 1.5 mi
2055 North Marine Boulevard
Mo-Th 07:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-21:30; Su 07:00-21:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.4 mi
2095 North Marine Boulevard, Jacksonville
Mo-Tu 07:00-02:00; We 08:30-02:00; Th 07:00-02:00; Fr-Sa...
1 more on the map.
Where to stay11
Rodeway Inn & Suites Jacksonville Near Camp Lejeune
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
2149 North Marine Boulevard, Jacksonville
Surestay Plus Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
2115 North Marine Boulevard, Jacksonville
Affordable Suites of America
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
35 McDaniel Drive, Jacksonville
Candlewood Suites Jacksonville
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
119 Penny Lane, Jacksonville
Mainstay Suites Camp Lejeune
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
2201 North Marine Boulevard, Jacksonville
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Camp Lejeune/Jacksonville
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
2411 Commerce Road, Jacksonville
Quality Inn Jacksonville Near Camp Lejeune
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
2139 North Marine Boulevard, Jacksonville
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Carolina Forest Elementary
School · 2.9 mi
141 Carolina Forest Boulevard, Jacksonville
Jacksonville Commons Middle
School · 1.5 mi
315 Commons Drive South, Jacksonville
Healthcare1
Map of Pumpkin Center
58 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 32°F | 3.8 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 34°F | 3.6 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 40°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 49°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 81°F | 58°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 67°F | 5.6 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 6.9 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 70°F | 7.6 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 64°F | 7.8 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 51°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 41°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 36°F | 3.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jacksonville Eoc (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.
- Piney Green 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Jacksonville 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Half Moon 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Maysville 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Richlands 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Swansboro 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Sneads Ferry 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Cedar Point 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Cape Carteret 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Emerald Isle 21 mi southeast, about 34 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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