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Laurinburg, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Scotland County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
15,079 Population 1,202/sq mi density
$39,258 Median Income $32,270 per capita
$121,500 Home Value $138,661 Zillow
$766 Median Rent 33.7% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
1,072 Violent Crime/100K 5,105 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$39,258 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$121,500 home value, $766/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,072 violent crimes/100K (182% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Laurinburg, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,258
48% below
$32,270 per capita
Home Value
$121,500
57% below
Zillow: $138,661
Median Rent
$766/mo
34% below
33.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,072/100K
182% above
5,105/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
29.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.3%
44% above
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Laurinburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Laurinburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
52%
Home Value
43%
Rent
66%
Poverty
234%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
150%
Crime
282%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Laurinburg a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Laurinburg residents earn a median household income of $39,258 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,270. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Laurinburg is $121,500 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,661. Median rent is $766/month, with 33.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Laurinburg reports 1,072 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 182% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,105/100K. The murder rate is 20.1/100K.

Education

18.8% of adults in Laurinburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Laurinburg has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population15,079
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density1,202/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$39,258
Per Capita$32,270
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty29.0%
County GDP$1,560M
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,500
Rent$766
Ownership45.7%
Zillow$138,661
Housing Units6,200
Rent Burden33.7%

Crime

F
Violent1,072/100K
Property5,105/100K
Murder20.1/100K
Assault837/100K
Burglary2,586/100K

Health

Obesity46.3%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death16,835/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation218 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Laurinburg was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.