What are the schools like in Elrod, NC?

Elrod is served primarily by Public Schools of Robeson County. The district operates 22 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 6 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.

What is the median household income in Elrod?

The median household income in Elrod, NC is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.8%.

What is the weather like in Elrod, NC?

Elrod has an average high temperature of 54.6°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.4 inches.

Elrod, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Elrod, NC affordable or expensive?

Elrod's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Elrod is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $55,700 and the median rent is $714 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Elrod, NC?

Elrod has a violent crime rate of 1055.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3669.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Elrod, NC a Good Place to Live?

Elrod is a small town of 264 in North Carolina, with a median household income of N/A and a 13.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Elrod stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Elrod is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Elrod city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 84.9

Elrod's overall cost of living index is 84.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Elrod costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Elrod, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$55,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$714	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Elrod's violent crime rate is 1055.7 per 100,000 residents — 178% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

1055.7 /100k

Property Crime

3669.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Elrod is served primarily by Public Schools of Robeson County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Elrod, NC	National Avg
School District	Public Schools of Robeson County	—
Elementary Schools	22	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	6	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	51.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Elrod sees average highs of 54.6°F in January and 91.0°F in July, with 42.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Elrod, NC
Average High — January	54.6°F
Average High — July	91.0°F
Annual Precipitation	42.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.4"

Demographics

Metric	Elrod, NC	National Avg
Population	264	—
Median Age	36.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	7.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.9%	22.2%
65 and over	10.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Raynham, NC 3 mi McDonald, NC 5 mi Pembroke, NC 5 mi Rowland, NC 6 mi Raemon, NC 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Elrod

Elrod, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

28383

Elrod vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elrod, NC affordable or expensive?

Elrod's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Elrod roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $55,700 and median rent is $714/month.

What is the crime rate in Elrod, NC?

Elrod's violent crime rate is 1055.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3669.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Elrod?

Public schools in Elrod are operated by Public Schools of Robeson County. The district has 22 elementary, 8 middle, and 6 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 4.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Elrod, NC a good place to live?

Elrod, NC has a population of 264, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 13.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Elrod?

Elrod averages 54.6°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.6 inches with about 0.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Elrod?

Elrod, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28383.

What is the population of Elrod?

The population of Elrod, North Carolina is 264 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Elrod?

Key numbers for living in Elrod: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $55,700, median household income N/A, crime index 237 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Elrod side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.