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Raeford, NC
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Raeford, NC
At a Glance
How Raeford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Raeford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Raeford a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Raeford residents earn a median household income of $43,311 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,450. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.7% 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 Raeford is $177,900 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,182. Median rent is $791/month, with 30.1% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Raeford reports 340 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,140/100K. The murder rate is 40.0/100K.
Education
20.4% of adults in Raeford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Raeford has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.