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Southern Pines
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Southern Pines is a charming small town set in the Sandhills of North Carolina, celebrated for its historic downtown, lush pine forests, and world-class golf courses. The city offers a blend of Southern hospitality, outdoor recreation, and quaint local shops and eateries.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
15,545
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.17°, -79.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,635
Local Cost
$1,590
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
85
English
99
Temperature
16.5°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
6.2°C
Record High
42.0°C
Record Low
-13.7°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1179 mm
Internet Speed
263 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SOP
Distance
7 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 29 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 62/100.
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