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MariettaNC

A town of 111, settled in 1902.

Population
111
2025 Census estimate · +3.7% since 2020
Median home value
$136K
Census ACS
Household income
$63K
median
Median age
63.7
years
Land area
1 sq mi

Is Marietta a good place to live?

Marietta’s median age is 63.7 years, above both the North Carolina town median (40.1 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 291 North Carolina towns, just 2 have a higher July high than Marietta. Marietta has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

111 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
Lake View · 3 miFair Bluff · 6 miFairmont · 9 miProctorville · 9 miNichols · 9 miOrrum · 9 mi
Getting set up

Moving to Marietta: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Marietta, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerDuke Energy15.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterRobeson County Water SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Marietta’s trash rules yet
SchoolsRobeson County SchoolsWhich school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn North Carolina you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person with same-day registration during the early voting period, or by mail (postmarked 25 days before).vote.gov
Who runs elections hereRobeson County Board of ElectionsRobeson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2025
ZIP codes28340, 2836228340 60% · 28362 40%Census 2020

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 Marietta.

Climate

Mild winters and hot summers in Marietta

Marietta has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Marietta’s January low is 34°F, against 31°F in North Carolina’s towns and 22°F across U.S. towns.

91°summer high

Typical low → high °F

Winter36–58°
Spring50–75°
Summer69–90°
Fall53–76°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Apr 1
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
Full pageMarietta’s climate pageOpen the page
A year of weatherJuly highs 91°, January lows 34°Rain & snow49″ of rain a year · Snow is almost unheard ofHeating & coolingBoth heating and coolingThen and now+1.0° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Natural hazards

High risk in Marietta, with hurricanes at the top

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.

66risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
66High riskLowerHigher
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
5
federal disasters paid out here
Full pageMarietta’s hazards pageOpen the page
What it facesHigh riskFlood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on recordPast disasters5 federal disasters · Paid out in MariettaGet ready0.3 events a year, on average · Ready for hurricanes

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Health

Compared with most of North Carolina and the rest of the country, more of Marietta’s adults say their health is fair or poor

34% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Marietta. Among 290 North Carolina towns, just 5 have a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Marietta. 31% of adults feel lonely in Marietta.

MariettaNorth Carolina townsU.S. towns
Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES)34%19%19%
Obesity (CDC PLACES)48%36%35%
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)25%13%12%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)19%13%14%
32 measures vs. North Carolina
4 better7 too close to call21 worse
What stands outMariettaNC
Fewer binge drinkers8.3%14.7%
Fewer adults with depression19.9%24.2%
More older adults who have lost all their teeth32.9%13.9%
Mcleod Medical Center - Dillon
14.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
Full pageMarietta’s health reportOpen the page
Everyday habitsMore adults who get no exerciseHospitals & doctors nearby14.2 miles to an ER · Mcleod Medical Center - DillonHow adults are doingMore adults in fair or poor healthEvery CDC estimateBetter than NC on 4 of 32

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Marietta

16pages on Marietta
The big questions
HealthBetter than NC on 4 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingWork & commute$63K median household incomeNatural hazardsFEMA risk higher than 66% of U.S. communities · hurricanes
Out and about
PlacesAttractions14 nearby · South of the Border 14 miLibrarySadie Carmichael Branch Library (Lake View)Colleges
The story
HistorySettled 1902Town Hall & politicsClimate91° summer highs · 1″ of snow
Day to day
NewsWeatherHandbookZIP code 28362Town SquareNeighbors
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Marietta; the nearest are

Southeastern Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Whiteville19.6 mi$2,600 in-state tuitionUniversity of North Carolina at PembrokeUniversity or college · Public · Pembroke22.5 mi$3,648 in-state tuition

About 3 of every 100 Marietta residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across North Carolina.

Prices by family income, graduation and earnings →

About Marietta

Town in North Carolina, United States

Marietta is a town located in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 111.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area
1.1 sq mi
Elevation
89 ft
ZIP code
28362
Area code
910

Questions about Marietta

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Marietta, NC a good place to live?

Marietta has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.