The Town FilesRed Springs, North Carolina
Town in Robeson County · population 3,087 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $100,800
- Household income
- $20,833
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 32.7
Red Springs is a town of 3,087 people in Robeson County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $100,800, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 92% of North Carolina towns, more walkable than 84% of North Carolina towns, more vibrant than 70% of North Carolina towns.
How Red Springs ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Red Springs is worth $100,800, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 4.8 times the median household income of $20,833, which is more affordable than 20% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $582 a month. 52.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Red Springs | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $100,800 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $582 | $969 |
| Median household income | $20,833 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.8× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 52.4% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Red Springs
| People | Red Springs | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 27.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.0% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 40.0% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 0.4% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 23.3 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.5% | 89.5% |
Weather in Red Springs
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 33.7°F. About 40.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 67 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 58 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Red Springs since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 28, 1984 about 1.0 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 328 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 14, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 20, 2024.
Severe weather in Robeson County since 1996
Robeson County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| March 3, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4588: Tropical Storm Eta |
Jobs and pay in Robeson County
Robeson County had 38,484 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,957 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Red Springs itself the ACS puts it at 8.6%.
Public schools in Red Springs
4 public schools with 2,309 students, about 16.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Springs High | 9-12 | 854 | 18.2 |
| Red Springs Middle | 5-8 | 580 | 16.6 |
| Peterson Elementary | PK-4 | 539 | 16.3 |
| Hawk Eye Elementary | PK-5 | 336 | 12.4 |
Towns near Red Springs
- Pembroke, NC9.0 mi · 2,823 people · home $129,400
- Raeford, NC12.4 mi · 4,559 people · home $201,800
- Rockfish, NC14.2 mi · 3,383 people · home $199,900
- Lumberton, NC15.2 mi · 19,025 people · home $152,600
- Hope Mills, NC16.9 mi · 17,808 people · home $190,600
- Laurinburg, NC17.1 mi · 14,978 people · home $134,200
- Fayetteville, NC22.4 mi · 208,501 people · home $188,000
- Aberdeen, NC26.9 mi · 8,516 people · home $314,900
Red Springs questions
Is Red Springs, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Red Springs scores better for retirees than 5% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 8%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.7).
How much does a house cost in Red Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Red Springs is valued at $100,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $20,833, so homes cost about 4.8 times income. Median rent is $582 a month.
What is the weather like in Red Springs?
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 33.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Red Springs get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Red Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 28, 1984. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)