Rex, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Robeson County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
55
Population
74/sq mi density
63°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rex, NC
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
40.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
How Rex Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rex's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rex a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Rex hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 40.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rex has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population55
Median Age56.6 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$24,460
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,045M
Avg Weekly Wage$884
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$217,342
Housing Units8
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death18,938/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain48.4 in/yr
Elevation184 ft
Education
C+Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+40.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Broadband0.0%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
100.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 189 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.