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Raeford Area Facts

  • Raeford has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Raeford crime rates are 41% lower than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Raeford is 4% lower than the North Carolina average
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Raeford? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Freedom Park
      Burlington Park
      McLauchlin Park
      Hoke Parks & Recreation Department
      Robbin Heights Park

      Entertainment

      Raeford-Hoke Museum

      Food & Drink

      Bojangles'
      Sub Station II
      Hardee's
      KFC
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Taco Bell

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Raeford? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Raeford.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      5% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Raeford? The cost of living in Raeford is 90/100 - which is 4% lower than North Carolina.
      Raeford
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Raeford? Raeford crime rates are 1,440, which are 41% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      1,440 per 100k people

      37% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 70  

      37% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Raeford? The median income in Raeford is $34,231 which is 29% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $34,23138% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,70531% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      48% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Raeford a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Barbee Pharmacy And Gifts
      CVS Pharmacy
      HCC Pharmacy and DME

      Doctors

      Daymark
      Sandhills Pediatrics

      A Housing

      What are Raeford home prices? Raeford home prices are $130,000 - which is 17% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $130,00030% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $65831% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      16% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Raeford have good schools? The Raeford graduation rate is 78% - which is 4% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      5% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      40%

      16% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      equal to the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Raeford a good place to live? Raeford has an overall rating of 76% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      76%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      3 total surveys

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