The Town FilesWadesboro, North Carolina
Town in Anson County · population 5,008 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $153,200
- Household income
- $42,667
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 43.3
Wadesboro is a town of 5,008 people in Anson County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $153,200, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 93% of North Carolina towns, more walkable than 75% of North Carolina towns.
How Wadesboro 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 Wadesboro is worth $153,200, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $42,667, which is more affordable than 57% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $906 a month. 63.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wadesboro | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,200 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $906 | $969 |
| Median household income | $42,667 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 63.1% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Wadesboro
| People | Wadesboro | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.4% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 30.7 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.3% | 89.5% |
Weather in Wadesboro
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 31.8°F. About 47.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.2 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 59 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 58 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wadesboro since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 13, 2020 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 13, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 25, 1986.
Severe weather in Anson County since 1996
Anson County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 Anson County
Anson County had 6,594 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,962 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Wadesboro itself the ACS puts it at 7%.
Public schools in Wadesboro
4 public schools with 1,628 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anson High School | 9-12 | 689 | 15.3 |
| Anson Middle | 7-8 | 431 | 14.9 |
| Wadesboro Primary | K-3 | 276 | 12.5 |
| Wadesboro Elementary | 4-6 | 232 | 16.6 |
Towns near Wadesboro
- Polkton, NC7.4 mi · 2,250 people · home $130,100
- Cordova, NC15.1 mi · 1,653 people · home $155,000
- Chesterfield, SC15.9 mi · 1,357 people · home $184,200
- Marshville, NC16.7 mi · 2,522 people · home $172,300
- Mount Gilead, NC17.9 mi · 1,171 people · home $157,300
- Rockingham, NC17.9 mi · 9,243 people · home $150,800
- East Rockingham, NC17.9 mi · 3,471 people · home $111,800
- Norwood, NC18.7 mi · 2,367 people · home $185,200
Wadesboro questions
Is Wadesboro, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wadesboro scores better for retirees than 17% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 30%. 20.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.3).
How much does a house cost in Wadesboro?
The median owner-occupied home in Wadesboro is valued at $153,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,667, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $906 a month.
What is the weather like in Wadesboro?
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 31.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.8 inches of precipitation a year and 3.2 inches of snow.
Does Wadesboro get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wadesboro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 13, 2020. 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)