St Pauls NC Presby PHS1061, 1923
St. Pauls’s story
227 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1923.
- 1799St. Pauls is founded
St. PaulsNC
A regional job hub with 1,362 jobs.
Population
2,109
2025 Census estimate · +2.7% since 2020
Typical home
$145K
−1.8% in a year
Household income
$37K
median
Median age
35.9
years
Jobs based here
1,362
A job hub
Is St. Pauls a good place to live?
St. Pauls’ weakest subject grade is a D− for safety. 38% of residents live below the poverty line in St. Pauls, above both North Carolina’s towns (13%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 24 of North Carolina’s 450 towns score lower on health. The median household income is $37K, and 38% of residents live below the poverty line. St. Pauls's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 98% of U.S. towns. St. Pauls has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes St. Pauls stand out
Where St. Pauls beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here1,362
Residents who work653
Work
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 94% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
0historic places
History
Founded in 1799
A long history
A history going back 227 years.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
St. Pauls6.4
North Carolina4
U.S.3.9
Worth knowing · SafetyD−
60% more violent crime than NC
FBI data, 2023. Crimes reported to police.
A job hub
Every workday, about 1,315 people come to St. Pauls for work
Where St. Pauls’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,362jobs based in St. Pauls
7%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How St. Pauls grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within North Carolina), ordered by how far St. Pauls is from typical.
St.
SafetyD−Open →HealthLess healthy than 95% of U.S. towns; Southeastern Regional Medical Center 12.6 miles awayD−Open →Jobs & incomeDOpen →SchoolsC−Open →Hazard riskhurricanes tops the listCOpen →Cost of livingC+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.3 of 20; 12.1% of households have no car; 1.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 3% conserved landC+Open →History3 notable people born hereB−Open →Civic life1.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 35.9; 10% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to St. Pauls: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in St. Pauls, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy15.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Saint Pauls water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have St. Pauls’ 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 code2838428384 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 St. Pauls.
SafetyD−
St. Pauls sees more crime per resident than 98% of U.S. towns
At 46.9 per 1,000 residents, St. Pauls’ property crime rate is where North Carolina’s towns sit at 26 and U.S. towns at 13.1. The violent crime rate in St. Pauls is 6.4 per 1,000 residents.
2%of U.S. towns report more crimeD−Safety Grade
| St. Pauls | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2023) | 46.9 per 1,000 residents | 26 | 13.1 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2023) | 6.4 per 1,000 residents | 3.1 | 1.8 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
St. Pauls6.4
North Carolina4
U.S.3.9
Property crime per 1,000 residents
St. Pauls46.9
North Carolina21.1
U.S.19.5
2nd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
13
violent crimes reported in 2023
96
property crimes reported in 2023
FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to police
SchoolsC−
St. Pauls’ public schools trail 84% of North Carolina districts
Its public schools are run by Public Schools of Robeson County. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Saint Pauls High, with 1,142 students.
16%of NC districts it outscoresC−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Pauls ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 | 710 | D |
| Saint Pauls HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,142 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NC on state tests and graduation
HealthD−
St. Pauls stands out in North Carolina and nationally: a larger share of its adults say their health is fair or poor
32% of adults say their health is fair or poor in St. Pauls. Only 5 of the 290 North Carolina towns we compare have a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than St. Pauls. 18% of adults report frequent mental distress in St. Pauls.
5%healthier than U.S. townsD−Health Grade
| St. Pauls | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 19% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 13% | 12% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 10% | 8.1% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. North Carolina
2 better10 too close to call20 worse
| What stands out | St. Pauls | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.7% | 14.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.6% | 76.7% |
| More uninsured adults | 21.7% | 10.4% |
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
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D
With 2.1 jobs for every working resident, St. Pauls draws in 1,315 commuters
Most working residents leave St. St. Jobs based in St. Pauls grew to 1,362 in 2023, 327 more than in 2013.
7%work in town
| St. Pauls | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $37,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In St. Pauls7%
Lumberton15%
Fayetteville13%
Lumber Bridge4%
Raleigh3%
16 mi
median commute distance
1,362
jobs based in St. Pauls
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 57% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade C+
St. Pauls’ typical home value is about $145K
The typical St. 54% of St. Pauls households own their home. Pauls home is worth about $145,000, down 1.8% in a year, 56% below the North Carolina typical home.
$145KZillow home value
| St. Pauls | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 54% | 67% | 73% |
| Median rent | $781 a month | $1,085 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent | 55% | 49% | 48% |
Typical home value
St. Pauls$145K
North Carolina$332K
−1.8%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
St. Pauls has mild winters and hot summers
Pauls has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 91°, January nights drop to 33° and snow is almost unheard of.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–57°
Spring49–74°
Summer69–89°
Fall52–74°
Nov 11
typical first frost
Mar 24
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
Hurricanes leads a high hazard risk in St. Pauls
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities. Since 2018, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in St. Pauls.
60risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
3
paid flood claims since 2018
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
3%conserved
| St. Pauls | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 3% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
3%
conserved · 31 of 1,037 acres
0.2 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. St. Pauls Community Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about St. Pauls
20pages on St. Pauls
The big questions
SchoolsC−Behind 84% of NC districts · 3 schoolsSafetyD−6.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2023)HealthD−Better than NC on 2 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC+$145K typical home · down 1.8% in a yearWork & commuteD$37K median household income · 1,362 jobs hereNatural hazardsCFEMA risk higher than 60% of U.S. communities · hurricanes
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of St. Pauls
About 2 of every 100 St. Pauls residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across North Carolina.
Famous people from St. Pauls
3 notable people were born in St. Pauls.
About St. Pauls
Town in North Carolina, United States
St. Pauls is a town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,045 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 164 ft
- ZIP code
- 28384
- Area code
- 910
Questions about St. Pauls
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is St. Pauls, NC expensive?
That is 3.4 years of the area's median household income ($41,978 across the Lumberton, NC area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.
What is St. Pauls, NC known for?
St. 3 notable people were born here, including Judy Clay and Chris Bell.