Biscoe, North Carolina
Biscoe is a town of 2,116 people in Montgomery County, North Carolina, founded in 1895.
Why visit Biscoe
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails, 13 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Star Historic District and Montgomery Sheep Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Biscoe
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Biscoe
Biscoe is a town in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,848 at the 2020 census, up from 1,700 in 2010. The town is named after Henry Biscoe, an important customer of the local lumber business.
From the Wikipedia article Biscoe, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Star Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes13
Casa Mexicana
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
165 Montgomery Crossing, Biscoe
It’s Allgood Food Truck & Seasoning
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
2125 NC-24, Biscoe
Panaderia, Y Pasteleria Melanie
Bakery
325 South Main Street, Biscoe
Tommy's Barbecue House & Catering LLC
Restaurant · 1.8 mi
1945 NC-24, Biscoe
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.4 mi
327 West Main Street, Biscoe
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
1 more on the map.
Where to stay1
History
The area was formerly called "Filo". The current name was adopted in 1895.
Biscoe's past was dependent on the railroad industry, and it was once an important repair center for railroad equipment. The Aberdeen and West End Railroad (owned by the Page family of Aberdeen, North Carolina) completed a branch to Star from Filo (current Biscoe) in 1895. The A & W. E. R.R. was merged into the Aberdeen and Asheboro Railroad in 1897.
From the History section of Biscoe, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare1
DaVita Dialysis Care Of Montgomery County
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
323 West Main Street, Biscoe
Map of Biscoe
39 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 33°F | 3.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 35°F | 3.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 41°F | 4.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 50°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 63°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 52°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 42°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 36°F | 3.9 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jackson Springs 5 Wnw (13 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
Montgomery County has had 16 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
Asheboro Regional Airport (HBI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Badin 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Pinehurst 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Albemarle 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- Asheboro 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Southern Pines 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Sanford 35 mi east, about 57 min by car
- Archdale 39 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Thomasville 40 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Lexington 41 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- High Point 45 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): 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
- Biscoe, North Carolina, Indy beetle, CC0
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