Severn is a town in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Severn had a population of 191. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area. Severn is the home of Severn Peanut Corporation, the owners of the Hampton Farms brand of roasted peanuts.

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Town numbers

ZIP code27877

Area code252

Living in Severn

Housing in Severn

$150K Median sale price · Redfin, February 2026

The median sale price was $150,000 in February 2026.

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Work & commute in Severn

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Most working residents leave Severn for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Roanoke Rapids (6%), Franklin (6%) and Murfreesboro (4%). Half commute less than 29 miles.

Roanoke Rapids

Franklin, VA

Murfreesboro

Ahoskie

10%Work in townlive and work in Severn 29 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 769Jobs based herea job hub

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Health in Severn

Compared with North Carolina

6better than NC·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▼ 9 close Habits all close Care 3▲ 4 close Mind all close Everyday needs 3▲ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

6.7%Fewer adults without reliable transportationNC 8.4% · better 9.8%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityNC 12.2% · better 9.9%More adults who have had cancerNC 7.9% · worse

Care nearby

Bon Secours Southampton Memorial HospitalFranklin · 18.6 mi · ER

Murfreesboro Primay CareMurfreesboro · 7.6 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 Severn · CMS · HRSAHealth in Severn →

Natural hazards in Severn

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🌪️ Tornadoes

6Does Severn flood?paid flood claims since 1999 6Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Severn

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Climate in Severn

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Severn has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 29°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

53° / 31°Winter

70° / 46°Spring

88° / 66°Summer

72° / 49°Fall