ElrodNC
Today 246 people live in this town, first settled in 1892.
Is Elrod a good place to live?
27% of residents live below the poverty line in Elrod, against 13% in North Carolina’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Only 2 of the 291 North Carolina towns we compare have a higher midsummer high than Elrod. Elrod has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
246 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Elrod: who provides what
Elrod is unincorporated, so Robeson County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Elrod.
In Elrod, the median household income runs lower than in the typical North Carolina or U.S. town
The top destinations are Lumberton (17%), Fayetteville (7%) and Charlotte (4%). The mean commuting time here in Elrod is 36 minutes. For half of commuters, work is under 18 miles away.
| Elrod | Typical North Carolina town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 36 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $31,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Elrod has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
All told, 85 flood insurance claims have been paid in Elrod since 2016. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 77% of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 36% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 23% to hurricanes.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Elrod, expect mild winters and hot summers
A July afternoon gets to about 91° and a January night to 33°, and about 1 inches of snow fall in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults smoke cigarettes in Elrod than in most of North Carolina or the rest of the country
Only 2 of the 290 North Carolina towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Elrod. The share of adults in Elrod who binge drink is 11%. Also worth knowing: across all 32 CDC measures, Elrod beats North Carolina on 2 and trails on 24.
| Elrod | Typical North Carolina town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 19% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 14% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 51% | 36% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 13% | 12% |
| What stands out | Elrod | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.9% | 14.7% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 21.9% | 8.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The median home in Elrod sells for about $16K
Elrod’s median rent is put at $776 a month. 66% of households own their home here.
| Elrod | Typical North Carolina town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $776 a month | $1,085 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 66% | 67% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
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Everything we know about Elrod
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Elrod
About 4 of every 100 Elrod residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across North Carolina.
100% of working residents leave Elrod for work
Where Elrod’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Elrod
CDP in North Carolina, United States
Elrod is a census-designated place (CDP) in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 391 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 5.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 157 ft
Questions about Elrod
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Elrod, NC a good place to live?
Elrod has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.