Southern Pines, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
16,052 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
54.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,681 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$416,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$639 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,099 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Moore County
1
Pinehurst-Southern Pines Metro Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Moore County
2
Pinehurst-Southern Pines Metro Area
2
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 41
Feb 2 0 44
Mar 4 0 51
Apr 2 0 60
May 2 0 68
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 5 0 77
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 2 0 61
Nov 2 0 52
Dec 2 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, NC State Senate District 21, NC State House District 52, NC
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Schools

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Colleges

Sandhills Community College
2 miles, N • 1.4 star
Central Carolina Community College
24 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital
4 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital
20 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Central Carolina Hospital
22 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Raleigh-Durham International Airport
58 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Florence Regional Airport
72 miles, SW • 1 star
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