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Lexington
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Lexington, North Carolina, is a small city famed for its barbecue culture and welcoming southern hospitality. Its walkable downtown is dotted with historic landmarks, local eateries, and community events, making it a quintessential taste of small-town America.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
10,348
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.82°, -80.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
87
Monthly Cost
$2,000
Local Cost
$1,240
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
82
English
99
Temperature
14.8°C
Summer Avg
25.3°C
Winter Avg
4.1°C
Record High
40.3°C
Record Low
-17.2°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1146 mm
Internet Speed
319 Mbps
Upload
103 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
7
Parks
8
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
SRW
Distance
31 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 73/100.
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