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South Weldon, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Northampton County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
688 Population 1,564/sq mi density
$19,250 Median Income $12,249 per capita
$68,300 Home Value $49,460 Zillow
$484 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
1,746 Violent Crime/100K 3,678 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$19,250 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$68,300 home value, $484/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,746 violent crimes/100K (359% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

South Weldon, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$19,250
74% below
$12,249 per capita
Home Value
$68,300
76% below
Zillow: $49,460
Median Rent
$484/mo
58% below
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,746/100K
359% above
3,678/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
80.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
78.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.3%
54% above
23.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
305 sunny days/yr

How South Weldon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
26%
Home Value
24%
Rent
42%
Poverty
634%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
214%
Crime
459%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Weldon a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Weldon residents earn a median household income of $19,250 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,249. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 78.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 366 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Weldon is $68,300 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $49,460. Median rent is $484/month, with 28.2% 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

South Weldon reports 1,746 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 359% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,678/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in South Weldon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 80.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Weldon has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population688
Median Age25.5 yrs
Density1,564/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

F
Median Income$19,250
Per Capita$12,249
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty78.6%
County GDP$739M
Avg Weekly Wage$951

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,300
Rent$484
Ownership31.0%
Zillow$49,460
Housing Units271
Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

F
Violent1,746/100K
Property3,678/100K

Health

Obesity49.3%
Diabetes19.6%
Smoking23.5%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death14,714/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation75 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+80.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in South Weldon was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Halifax/Northampton Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.