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1933
HABS NC,42-ENFI.V,1- (sheet 1 of 20) - Cedar Grove, Scotland Neck Road, 1933
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About Enfield
Town in North Carolina, United StatesEnfield is a town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States, and was founded in 1740. As of the 2020 census, the town's population was 1,864, which reflected a decrease of almost 27% from the population of 2,538 in 2010. It is the oldest town in Halifax County, and was once the world's largest raw peanut market. Enfield is part of the Roanoke Rapids micropolitan area.
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Housing in Enfield
The typical Enfield home is worth about $91,000, down 2.7% in a year, 73% below the North Carolina typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Enfield
Full picture →Most working residents leave Enfield for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Rocky Mount (22%), Raleigh (3%) and Roanoke Rapids (3%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Health in Enfield
Health Grade D−
Healthier than 1% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with North Carolina
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 4 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Enfield
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 33% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Enfield
Full climate →Enfield has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 30°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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