What are the schools like in Red Cross, NC?

Red Cross is served primarily by Stanly County Schools. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Red Cross?

The median household income in Red Cross, NC is $51,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Red Cross, NC?

Red Cross has an average high temperature of 50.9°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Red Cross, NC affordable or expensive?

Red Cross's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Red Cross is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $198,300 and the median rent is $643 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Red Cross, NC?

Crime rate data for Red Cross is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Red Cross, NC a Good Place to Live?

Red Cross is a small town of 677 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $51,250 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Red Cross stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Red Cross is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Red Cross 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: 90.4

Red Cross's overall cost of living index is 90.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Red Cross costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Red Cross, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$198,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$643	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Red Cross is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Red Cross is served primarily by Stanly County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Red Cross, NC	National Avg
School District	Stanly County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Red Cross sees average highs of 50.9°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 45.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Red Cross, NC
Average High — January	50.9°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	45.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.8"

Demographics

Metric	Red Cross, NC	National Avg
Population	677	—
Median Age	51.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.4%	22.2%
65 and over	28.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Oakboro, NC 3 mi Locust, NC 4 mi Stanfield, NC 4 mi Millingport, NC 8 mi Aquadale, NC 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Red Cross

Red Cross, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

28129

Red Cross vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Red Cross, NC affordable or expensive?

Red Cross's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Red Cross roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $198,300 and median rent is $643/month.

What is the crime rate in Red Cross, NC?

Crime data for Red Cross is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Red Cross?

Public schools in Red Cross are operated by Stanly County Schools. The district has 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 10.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Red Cross, NC a good place to live?

Red Cross, NC has a population of 677, a median household income of $51,250, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. 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 Red Cross?

Red Cross averages 50.9°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.3 inches with about 0.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Red Cross?

Red Cross, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28129.

What is the population of Red Cross?

The population of Red Cross, North Carolina is 677 with a median age of 51.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Red Cross?

Key numbers for living in Red Cross: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $198,300, median household income $51,250, schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Red Cross side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.