Badin
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Badin is a charming small town set by the shores of Badin Lake in central North Carolina. Known for its historic character and welcoming community, the town offers scenic views, outdoor recreation, and a tranquil pace of life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
2,024
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.41°, -80.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
66
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,860
Local Cost
$1,215
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
78
English
100
Temperature
15.6°C
Summer Avg
26.0°C
Winter Avg
5.1°C
Record High
41.4°C
Record Low
-15.1°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1130 mm
Internet Speed
557 Mbps
Upload
206 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
16.0
Airport
SRW
Distance
45 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.