Weldon, NC: Local News, Events & Neighbors

Weldon is a town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Weldon had a population of 1,444. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code27890

Area code252

Living in Weldon

Housing in Weldon

$51K▼ 6.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Weldon home is worth about $51,000, down 6.2% in a year, 85% below the North Carolina typical home.

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

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Weldon

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Safety Grade C-

Weldon reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 82% report less. Within North Carolina, it does better than 48% of towns.

Violent crime per 1,000

Weldon 5.2

North Carolina 3.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Weldon 19.9

North Carolina 18.1

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Health in Weldon

Compared with North Carolina

3better than NC·23worse

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

Conditions 10▼ 2 close Habits 1▲ 3▼ 0 close Care 2▲ 2▼ 3 close Mind 4▼ 1 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

9%Fewer binge drinkersNC 14.7% · better 83.5%More adults treating high blood pressureNC 76.7% · better 21.4%More adults facing a utility shut-offNC 8.1% · worse

Care nearby

Ecu Health North HospitalRoanoke Rapids · 5.7 mi · ER

Rural Health Group Women's HealthRoanoke Rapids · 1.7 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 Weldon · CMS · HRSAHealth in Weldon →

Schools in Weldon

All Weldon schools →

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School Grade C-

The public schools Weldon’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 85% of North Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictWeldon City SchoolsSchools4

Weldon Elementary Global Academy D-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 272 students Northampton Early College B-High · Grades 9–13 · 148 students Halifax County Early College High AHigh · Grades 9–12 · 126 students Roanoke Valley Early College C-High · Grades 9–13 · 114 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within NC. Ratings are from neighbors.

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