The Town FilesEnfield, North Carolina
Town in Halifax County · population 1,865 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $105,300
- Household income
- $34,830
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 36.3
Enfield is a town of 1,865 people in Halifax County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $105,300, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks easier by car than 92% of North Carolina towns, better for first-time buyers than 86% of North Carolina towns.
How Enfield 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 Enfield is worth $105,300, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $34,830, which is more affordable than 80% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $583 a month. 52.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Enfield | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $105,300 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $583 | $969 |
| Median household income | $34,830 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 52.9% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Enfield
| People | Enfield | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.4% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 32.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.0% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.7% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.8% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 33.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 72.3% | 89.5% |
Weather in Enfield
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 29.2°F. About 47.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.2 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 50 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 86 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Enfield since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 28, 1988 about 8.5 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 34 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 19, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 23, 2016.
Severe weather in Halifax County since 1996
Halifax County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Halifax County
Halifax County had 15,156 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,039 a year. Unemployment was 5.2% in 2023; in Enfield itself the ACS puts it at 21.4%.
Public schools in Enfield
3 public schools with 570 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inborden Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Academy | PK-5 | 230 | 15.3 |
| Enfield Middle S.T.E.A.M. Academy | 6-8 | 195 | 11.5 |
| Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy | PK-5 | 145 | 13.2 |
Towns near Enfield
- Whitakers, NC5.7 mi · 627 people · home $148,300
- Scotland Neck, NC14.2 mi · 1,640 people · home $73,000
- Red Oak, NC15.5 mi · 3,342 people · home $271,800
- Dortches, NC15.7 mi · 1,082 people · home $247,600
- Hollister, NC15.8 mi · 618 people · home $158,400
- Rocky Mount, NC16.5 mi · 54,341 people · home $165,700
- South Weldon, NC16.6 mi · 550 people · home $66,500
- Weldon, NC17.2 mi · 1,444 people · home $100,500
Enfield questions
Is Enfield, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Enfield scores better for retirees than 27% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 55%. 18.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.3).
How much does a house cost in Enfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Enfield is valued at $105,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $34,830, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $583 a month.
What is the weather like in Enfield?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 29.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.7 inches of precipitation a year and 3.2 inches of snow.
Does Enfield get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Enfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 28, 1988. 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)