The Town FilesSouth Weldon, North Carolina
Community in Halifax County · population 550 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $66,500
- Household income
- $18,430
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 30.1
South Weldon is a community of 550 people in Halifax County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $66,500, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better for young professionals than 84% of North Carolina towns, easier by car than 83% of North Carolina towns.
How South Weldon 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 South Weldon is worth $66,500, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $18,430, which is more affordable than 57% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $487 a month. 36.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | South Weldon | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $66,500 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $487 | $969 |
| Median household income | $18,430 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 36.7% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in South Weldon
| People | South Weldon | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.1 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 4.6% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 26.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 0.0% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 66.0% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | — min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.5% | 89.5% |
Weather in South Weldon
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 30.0°F. About 49.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.2 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 46 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 70 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Weldon 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 4.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 19, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 14, 2021.
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 South Weldon itself the ACS puts it at 14.6%.
Towns near South Weldon
- Weldon, NC0.9 mi · 1,444 people · home $100,500
- Garysburg, NC3.3 mi · 904 people · home $107,600
- Roanoke Rapids, NC3.4 mi · 15,229 people · home $142,700
- Gaston, NC6.2 mi · 1,008 people · home $77,200
- South Rosemary, NC6.8 mi · 2,753 people · home $86,800
- Seaboard, NC10.4 mi · 542 people · home $91,500
- Enfield, NC16.6 mi · 1,865 people · home $105,300
- Littleton, NC17.2 mi · 559 people · home $108,700
South Weldon questions
Is South Weldon, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, South Weldon scores better for retirees than 20% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 34%. 4.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.1).
How much does a house cost in South Weldon?
The median owner-occupied home in South Weldon is valued at $66,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $18,430, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $487 a month.
What is the weather like in South Weldon?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 30.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.5 inches of precipitation a year and 4.2 inches of snow.
Does South Weldon get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Weldon 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)