Anderson Creek, North Carolina
Anderson Creek is a community of 13,927 people in Harnett County, North Carolina.
Why visit Anderson Creek
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 7 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cool Springs, Ellerslie and Anderson Creek Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Anderson Creek
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks4
Cool Springs
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
Listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
Ellerslie
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
Listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
Long Valley Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic farm in North Carolina, United States
Thorbiskope
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic plantation house in North Carolina, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes7
El Burrito Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
6743 Overhills Road
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:00
Pharaoh’s Mediterranean/American Cuisine & Bar
Restaurant · Mediterranean, American · 3.9 mi
54 Melody Lane, Cameron
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.1 mi
3254 Ray Road, Anderson Creek
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 3.8 mi
2738 NC 24/87, Cameron
Mo-Su 06:00-24:00
Churches and places of worship7
Layton Chapel Baptist Church
Church · 2.6 mi
1230 Anderson Creek School Road, Spring Lake
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Anderson Creek Elementary School
School · 2.7 mi
914 Anderson Creek School Road, Bunnlevel
Anderson Creek Public Library
Library · 2.7 mi
914 Anderson Creek School Road, Bunnlevel
Map of Anderson Creek
39 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 29°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 31°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 38°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 46°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 80°F | 57°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 64°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 6.6 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 4.4 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 4.6 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 49°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 37°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 32°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lillington (12 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
Harnett County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter 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)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pope Army Airfield (POB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Spout Springs 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Barbecue 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Spring Lake 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Mamers 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Lillington 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Fayetteville 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Apex 32 mi north, about 51 min by car
- Cary 36 mi north, about 58 min by car
- Raleigh 43 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Durham 49 mi north, about 1 h 15 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
Photo credits
- Starcraft II Commercial on Korean Air - Seoul Incheon Airport edit, Bryan Rhee / Savingpvtbryan at en.wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Starcraft II Commercial on Korean Air - Seoul Incheon Airport, Bryan Rhee / Savingpvtbryan at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS065-E-223012 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-223013 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-185471 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Symphyotrichum grandiflorum 102286276, Brandon Wheeler, CC0
- Symphyotrichum grandiflorum 102286303, Brandon Wheeler, CC0
- Symphyotrichum grandiflorum 102286359, Brandon Wheeler, CC0
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