Hudson, North Carolina
Hudson is a town of 3,772 people in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
Why visit Hudson
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 17 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute and Hudson Cotton Manufacturing Company.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Hudson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hudson
Hudson is a town in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hudson had a population of 3,780. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Hudson, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute
School · 0.4 mi
College in North Carolina, U.S.
Museums and landmarks3
Hudson Cotton Manufacturing Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic industrial complex in North Carolina, US
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes17
BBQ Man
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
2608 Hickory Boulevard, Hudson
We-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-14:00
Donna's Cafe
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
132 Fairway Shopping Center, Hudson
Just Roll With It Bistro & Bakery
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
107 Fairway Avenue, Hudson
Our Place Eatery & Tavern
Bar and pub · 0.5 mi
107A Fairway Avenue, Hudson
The Yellow Submarine
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
564 Central Street, Hudson
5 more on the map.
History
Hudson originated as a sawmill camp, with timber being the initial attraction to the area. Among early settlers to Hudson, were the Hudson brothers, Monroe and Johnnie. The name Hudson was selected honoring these two brothers as the name of the community. "Hudsonville" would come into being in 1880, with the "ville" being dropped in 1889 due to mail confusion with Hendersonville. In 1905, Hudson was incorporated as a town.
In 1904, businessman B.B. Hayes of the textile business came to Hudson and established the first big industry, the Hudson Cotten Mill (known as Shuford Mills). The Hudson Cotton Manufacturing Company was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.
From the History section of Hudson, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship15
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Caldwell County Library - Hudson Branch
Library · 0.5 mi
530 Central Street, Hudson
Healthcare2
Map of Hudson
69 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 27°F | 3.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 30°F | 3.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 36°F | 4.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 45°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 54°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 59°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 36°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 30°F | 4.3 in | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lenoir 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
Caldwell County has had 16 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)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2021-03-03: Tropical Storm Eta (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Foothills Regional Airport (MRN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Cajah's Mountain 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Lenoir 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Granite Falls 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Gamewell 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Connelly Springs 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Drexel 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Hildebran 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Bethlehem 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Hickory 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Morganton 14 mi southwest, about 23 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
- ShufordHudson, Bigdaverhuberg, CC BY-SA 3.0
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