Albemarle, North Carolina
Albemarle is a city of 16,762 people in Stanly County, North Carolina, founded in 1826.
Why visit Albemarle
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 52 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Albemarle Opera House, Badin Road Drive-In, Central Elementary School and 584West Badin Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Albemarle
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Albemarle
Albemarle () is a city in and the county seat of Stanly County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 16,432 in the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Albemarle, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Albemarle Opera House
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Commercial building and former theatre in Albemarle, North Carolina, United States
Museums and landmarks13
Central Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Primary school in Albemarle, North Carolina
250 North 3rd Street, Albemarle
584West Badin Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Historic district in Badin, North Carolina
Badin Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Historic district in Badin, North Carolina
Downtown Albemarle Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Five Points Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Albemarle, North Carolina
Isaiah Wilson Snugs House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Pee Dee Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Albemarle, North Carolina
Second Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Albemarle, North Carolina
Thomas Marcellus Denning House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes52
Seven Brew
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
619 NC 24/27 Bypass East, Albemarle
Su-Th 05:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-23:00
40 more on the map.
Where to stay6
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Albemarle
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
200 Henson Street, Albemarle
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Albemarle
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
500 Leonard Avenue, Albemarle
Churches and places of worship29
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 2.7 mi
32106 NC 740, Albemarle
Boomerang Church
Place of worship · Nondenominational · 3.5 mi
28594 NC-73, Albemarle
Christ Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.5 mi
428 Pee Dee Avenue, Albemarle
First Baptist Church-Albemarle
Church · Baptist · 0.5 mi
202 North 2nd Street, Albemarle
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.6 mi
126 West North Street, Albemarle
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.7 mi
1718 Ridge Street, Albemarle
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.4 mi
1804 Badin Road, Albemarle
Shopping15
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare3
Map of Albemarle
162 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 31°F | 3.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 33°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 40°F | 4.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 48°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 57°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 68°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 62°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 50°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 40°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 34°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Albemarle Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Stanly County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Atrium Health Stanly Heliport (9NC1) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Badin 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- New London 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Millingport 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Richfield 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Norwood 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Concord 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Charlotte 38 mi west, about 1 h by car
- High Point 45 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Winston-Salem 52 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Greensboro 55 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Albemarle NC 1, Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Albemarle Central Elementary School, Nyttend, Public domain
- Stanly Regional Medical Center, Albemarle - panoramio, James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- City of Albemarle North Carolina Police Department, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Freeman-Marks House, Albemarle Museum - panoramio, James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Central United Methodist Church, Albemarle, North Carolina, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Albemarle City Hall, North Carolina, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Courthouse Square Park, Albemarle, North Carolina, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Banner on Main Street, Albemarle, North Carolina, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Albemarle, North Carolina Downtown Historic District, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Historic downtown Albemarle, James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Albemarle - panoramio, James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JCPenney Albemarle, NC Summer 2017 (37510653466), Mike Kalasnik from Jersey City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mazatlán Restaurant, Albemarle - panoramio, James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NC138-End Albemarle, Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DOWNTOWN ALBEMARLE HISTORIC DISTRICT; STANLY COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FIVE POINTS HISTORIC DISTRICT, STANLY COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISAIAH WILSON SNUGS HOUSE AND MARKS HOUSE; ALBEMARLE, STANLY COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SECOND STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT, STANLY COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- THOMAS MARCELLUS DENNING HOUSE, STANLY COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PEE DEE AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT; STANLY COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DOWNTOWN ALBEMARLE HISTORIC DISTRICT, STANLY COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Snuggs house, James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stanly County Courthouse, North Carolina, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stanly County Courthouse, North Carolina full view, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View from Stanly Community College - panoramio, James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stanly Community College - panoramio (1), James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stanly Community College - panoramio, James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS030-E-59953 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS050-E-65939 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-6295 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Mountain Brook golf course - panoramio, James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Badin Inn Golf Course - panoramio, James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Badin Golf - panoramio, James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0
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