Richlands, North Carolina
Richlands is a town of 2,335 people in Onslow County, North Carolina.
Why visit Richlands
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails and 18 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Richlands Historic District, Avirett–Stephens Plantation and Richlands Steed Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Richlands
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Richlands
Richlands is a town in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Richlands had a population of 2,287. It is included in the Jacksonville, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. Incorporated on March 29, 1880, it was the first town in Onslow County to have its own library and museum (home of the Onslow County Museum).
From the Wikipedia article Richlands, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Richlands Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in North Carolina, USA
Avirett–Stephens Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Plantation in Onslow County, North Carolina
Taylor Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in North Carolina
Venters Farm Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Farm in Onslow County, North Carolina
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes18
Camino Real Mexican restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
8500 Richlands Highway, Richlands
Fuji Asian Bistro
Restaurant · Asian · 0.9 mi
9001 Richlands Highway, Richlands
Main Moon
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.5 mi
8114 Richlands Highway, Richlands
Napoli's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Italian Pizza · 0.5 mi
109 Sylvester Street, Richlands
The Coffee Co.
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
8700 Richlands Highway, Richlands
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.5 mi
8106 Richlands Highway, Richlands
Mo-Fr 10:00-24:00; Sa,Su 00:00-01:00,10:00-24:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
8133 Richlands Highway, Richlands
Mo-Fr 05:00-21:00; Sa-Su 07:00-20:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.5 mi
8108 Richlands Highway, Richlands
Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-21:00
6 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship8
City Harvest Church
Church · 1.1 mi
111 Kinston Highway, Richlands
Harrison Chapel A.M.E. Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal · 1.0 mi
205 Dreadnaught Street, Richlands
History
A post office called Richlands has been in operation since 1806. The town was so named on account of its rich soil.
The Avirett-Stephens Plantation, Richlands Historic District, Taylor Farm, and Venters Farm Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Richlands, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Richlands High School
School · 0.4 mi
8100 Richlands Highway, Richlands
Healthcare1
Onslow Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
8210 Richlands Highway, Richlands
Map of Richlands
53 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 32°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 33°F | 3.7 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 39°F | 3.8 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 46°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 80°F | 56°F | 4.9 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 64°F | 4.9 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 68°F | 6.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 7.6 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 6.8 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 50°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 34°F | 3.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Richlands (3 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, 6 miles away.
- Half Moon 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Pumpkin Center 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Beulaville 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Jacksonville 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Piney Green 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Maysville 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- River Bend 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- Kinston 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
- Sneads Ferry 26 mi south, about 41 min by car
- New Bern 30 mi northeast, about 48 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
- Richlands, North Carolina 03, Indy beetle, CC0
- Venters Farm Historic District, Tradewinds, CC BY-SA 3.0
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