Dobson, North Carolina
Dobson is a town of 1,652 people in Surry County, North Carolina, founded in 1853.
Why visit Dobson
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails, 9 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Surry County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Dobson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dobson
Dobson is a town and the county seat in Dobson Township, Surry County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 1,396. Dobson is the home of the Shelton Vineyards, the largest winery in North Carolina. It is also home to a significant Latino population due to the large number of farms in the area.
From the Wikipedia article Dobson, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Dobson Produce
Farm and orchard · 1.1 mi
740 North Main Street, Dobson
Museums and landmarks1
Surry County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Dobson, North Carolina
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Dobson Square Park
Park
Amphitheater, 2 Picnic Shelters, Walking Track (Paved) (.25 Miles), Playground, Splash Pad
110 S Crutchfield St., Dobson
Restaurants and cafes9
Golden China
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.4 mi
109 Llewelyn Street, Dobson
Little Italy
Restaurant · Italian · 0.4 mi
310 North White Street, Dobson
Lorene's Bakery & Catering
Bakery · 0.4 mi
314 North White Street, Dobson
Neveria Los Arcos Queretanos llc
Ice cream
123 West Atkins Street, Dobson
Tlaquepaque Mexican Grille & Restaurant
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
710 East Atkins Street, Dobson
History
Dobson was established as the county seat in 1853, replacing Rockford after all land in Surry County south of the Yadkin River was used to form Yadkin County.
The Edwards-Franklin House and Surry County Courthouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Dobson, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Healthcare1
Map of Dobson
35 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 25°F | 4.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 27°F | 3.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 33°F | 4.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 41°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 50°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 59°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 63°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 62°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 43°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 32°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 28°F | 4.2 in | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mt Airy 2 W Hcn (8 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
Surry County has had 13 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
Wilkes County Airport (IKB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Mount Airy 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Elkin 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Boonville 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Flat Rock 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Jonesville 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Pilot Mountain 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Yadkinville 18 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Galax 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- King 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Lewisville 26 mi southeast, about 42 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
- Dobson, North Carolina, Indy beetle, CC0
- Surry County Courthouse, G Keith Hall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS056-E-162042 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS060-E-50670 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS056-E-162041 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS060-E-50669 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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