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GriftonNC
A town of 2,515. A typical home worth about $188K.
Population
2,515
−6.5% since 2010
Typical home
$188K
+4.9% in a year
Household income
$37K
median
Median age
35.6
years
Jobs based here
221
A commuter town
What makes Grifton stand out
The 3 things Grifton does most differently from other towns.
$188Ktypical home
Housing
$188K typical home
44% below the NC typical home
Up 4.9% in a year.
100 U.S. towns● Grifton
Health
89% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than NC on 2 measures, worse on 18.
Outdoors
#119 most walkable in NC
0.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
2.4% of the town is conserved land.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Grifton for work
Where Grifton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
221jobs based in Grifton
3%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Grifton’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →68°
Cloudy
Tonight L 55°
Local news
All →- Pitt County deputies search for suspect in Grifton shooting; no injuries reportedWNCT · Jul 24
- Grifton Museum to close Sunday, citing circumstances beyond its controlWCTI · Jul 17
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Grifton. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Grifton home is worth about $188K
The typical Grifton home is worth about $188,000, up 4.9% in a year, 44% below the North Carolina typical home.
$188KZillow home value
Typical home value
Grifton$188K
North Carolina$335K
+4.9%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 11% of U.S. towns
Grifton beats the North Carolina average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. North Carolina
2 better12 too close to call18 worse
| What stands out | Grifton | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.2% | 14.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.7% | 76.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 26.7% | 13.9% |
UNC Lenoir Health Care
10 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
13th
percentile among NC towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
2.4% of Grifton is conserved land
0.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
2.4%conserved
2.4%
conserved · 41 of 1,706 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
#119
most walkable in NC
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Town Park | — | 2 |
| 2. Civic Center | — | 1 |
| 3. Wrc Grifton Access Area | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Grifton
Most working residents leave Grifton for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Greenville (26%), Kinston (10%) and Raleigh (5%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
3%work in town
Where working residents work
In Grifton3%
Greenville26%
Kinston10%
Raleigh5%
Charlotte2%
17 mi
median commute distance
221
jobs based in Grifton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
71risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
66
paid flood claims since 1996
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Grifton has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 33°, and snow is almost unheard of.
90°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–56°
Spring49–73°
Summer68–88°
Fall52–74°
Nov 11
typical first frost
Mar 25
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
90°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Grifton
Grifton's reported crime rate is well below North Carolina's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 6 violent crimes were reported in 2022.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Grifton2.4
North Carolina4.1
U.S.4
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Grifton6.8
North Carolina21
U.S.20
6
violent crimes reported in 2022
17
property crimes reported in 2022
FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Schools
Grifton’s public schools outperform 44% of North Carolina districts
The public schools Grifton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 56% of North Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
C+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grifton | PK–8 | 395 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NC on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Famous people from Grifton
3 notable people were born in Grifton.
About Grifton
Town in North Carolina, United States
Grifton is a town in Lenoir and Pitt counties, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,448 at the 2020 census. The Pitt County portion of the town is a part of the Greenville Metropolitan Statistical Area located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region.
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- Population
- 2,448
- Area
- 2.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 26 ft
- ZIP code
- 28530
- Area code
- 252
Grifton’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Grifton.
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