Spring Lake
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Spring Lake is a small, welcoming town in central North Carolina, just north of Fayetteville and home to a tight-knit community. It offers access to beautiful lakes, outdoor activities, and is a gateway for visitors traveling to Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg).
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
2,497
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.17°, -78.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,900
Local Cost
$1,300
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
16.6°C
Summer Avg
26.5°C
Winter Avg
6.3°C
Record High
41.6°C
Record Low
-14.5°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1235 mm
Internet Speed
499 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
17
Walk Score
17
Footways
33.0
Airport
POB
Distance
4 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 8 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 70/100.