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Southern Shores
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Southern Shores is a charming coastal town on North Carolina's Outer Banks, offering peaceful beaches and family-friendly neighborhoods. Surrounded by maritime forests and the Atlantic Ocean, it's renowned for its laid-back vibe and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
3,090
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
36.14°, -75.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
77
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,255
Local Cost
$2,060
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
72
English
100
Temperature
17.2°C
Summer Avg
25.5°C
Winter Avg
9.1°C
Record High
33.6°C
Record Low
-7.8°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1318 mm
Internet Speed
351 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
47 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
18.0
Airport
DUF
Distance
14 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 3 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 65/100.
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