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A town of 904 people in North Carolina
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Conserved land0.9%5 of 601 acres
Trails0.5 mi0.6 mi per sq mi
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About Garysburg

Town in North Carolina, United States
904Population
0.9 sq miArea
135 ftElevation

Garysburg is a town in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Garysburg had a population of 904. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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

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ZIP code27831
Area code252
Living in Garysburg

Housing in Garysburg

$81K▲ 8.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Garysburg home is worth about $81,000, up 8.1% in a year, 76% below the North Carolina typical home.

Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Garysburg

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Most working residents leave Garysburg for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Roanoke Rapids (9%), Weldon (5%) and Raleigh (5%). Half commute less than 26 miles.

Roanoke Rapids
9%
Weldon
5%
Raleigh
5%
Greenville
4%
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Health in Garysburg

Compared with North Carolina

6better than NC·20worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 6 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Ecu Health North HospitalRoanoke Rapids · 8.9 mi · ER
Rural Health Group Women's HealthRoanoke Rapids · 4.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Garysburg · CMS · HRSAHealth in Garysburg →

Natural hazards in Garysburg

39
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Garysburg →

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Garysburg has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 30°, and about 5 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

53° / 31°Winter
71° / 46°Spring
88° / 67°Summer
72° / 50°Fall
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Nearest: Weldon Memorial LibraryWeldon · 2.4 miles · 41 hrs a week
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Wikimedia Commons · Map: The original uploader was Seth Ilys at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0

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