Asbury Methodist Church · National Register of Historic Places
Raynham’s story
129 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1897Raynham is settled
RaynhamNC
A town of 64, settled in 1897.
Photo: Gerry Dincher · CC BY-SA 2.0
Is Raynham a good place to live?
Raynham’s median age is 60 years, against 40.1 years in North Carolina’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Only 2 of the 291 North Carolina towns we compare have a higher July high than Raynham. Asbury Methodist Church is on the National Register of Historic Places. Raynham has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
64 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Raynham: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Raynham, and how to reach them.
PowerLumbee River Elec Member14.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterRobeson County Water SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Raynham’s trash rules yet
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.govWho runs elections hereRobeson County Board of ElectionsRobeson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2025
ZIP code2838328383 100%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 Raynham.
Natural hazards
High risk in Raynham, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.
76risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Raynham has mild winters and hot summers
Raynham has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. At 34°F, Raynham’s January low is above both the North Carolina town median (31°F) and the median of U.S. towns (22°F).
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–57°
Spring50–75°
Summer69–90°
Fall52–75°
Nov 11
typical first frost
Mar 24
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Raynham stands out in North Carolina and nationally: a larger share of its adults say their health is fair or poor
35% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Raynham. Only 2 of the 290 North Carolina towns we compare have a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Raynham. 21% of adults report frequent mental distress in Raynham.
| Raynham | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 19% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 14% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 50% | 36% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 13% | 12% |
32 measures vs. North Carolina
3 better4 too close to call25 worse
| What stands out | Raynham | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.6% | 14.7% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 35.4% | 13.9% |
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
In Lumberton · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
$34Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Raynham
16pages on Raynham
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Raynham
University of North Carolina at PembrokeUniversity or college · Public · Pembroke7.8 mi$3,648 in-state tuitionRobeson Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Lumberton12.5 mi$2,581 in-state tuition
About 7 of every 100 Raynham residents are enrolled in college, about the same as North Carolina.
About Raynham
Town in North Carolina, United States
Raynham is a town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 60 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 144 ft
- Area code
- 910
Questions about Raynham
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Raynham, NC a good place to live?
Raynham has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.