Why visit Badin
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 1 place to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include 584West Badin Historic District, Badin Historic District and Badin Inn Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Badin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Badin
Badin is a town located in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States. At the 2020 census, the town had a total population of 2,024.
From the Wikipedia article Badin, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks7
584West Badin Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Badin, North Carolina
Badin Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Badin, North Carolina
Doerschuk Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Archaeological site near Badin, North Carolina, United States
Hardaway Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Archaeological site in the United States
Narrows Dam and Power Plant Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes1
History
The Badin Historic District, Doerschuk Site, Hardaway Site, Narrows Dam and Power Plant Complex, and West Badin Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Badin, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Map of Badin
32 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 (5 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, 5 miles away.
- Albemarle 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Asheboro 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
- Salisbury 28 mi northwest, about 44 min by car
- Lexington 28 mi north, about 46 min by car
- Concord 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Kannapolis 30 mi west, about 49 min by car
- Harrisburg 30 mi west, about 49 min by car
- Thomasville 33 mi north, about 53 min by car
- Mint Hill 34 mi southwest, about 55 min by car
- Charlotte 42 mi west, 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): 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
- Badin Lake, North Carolina, James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Badin Baptist Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Roosevelt and Sumpter, West Badin, Nyttend, Public domain
- Badin Lake with Hardaway Site, Nyttend, Public domain
- Narrows Dam and Power Plant, Wasrts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS067-E-164466 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-164464 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-172989 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-172990 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-172992 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS054-E-56491 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-6297 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-30890 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-164467 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-6296 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-172991 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-115020 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-164465 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Stanly County Airport Front, GRALISTAIR, CC BY-SA 4.0
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