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Locust, North Carolina
Locust is a city of 5,840 people in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
Why visit Locust
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails and 8 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Reed Gold Mine.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Locust
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Locust
Locust is a small rural city in Stanly and Cabarrus counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, Locust had a population of 4,537. It has seen substantial growth lately due to the urban sprawl from the Charlotte area.
From the Wikipedia article Locust, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Reed Gold Mine
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic mine in North Carolina, United States
Reed Gold Mine State Historic
Monument and historic site · 2.1 mi
9621 Reed Mine Road, Midland
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes8
Whataburger
Fast food · Burger · 0.8 mi
101 North Central Avenue, Locust
Churches and places of worship12
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.2 mi
117 Simpson Road, Locust
Locust Presbyterian Church
Church · 0.9 mi
607 West Main Street, Locust
Shopping4
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare1
Map of Locust
39 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 29°F | 3.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 31°F | 3.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 38°F | 4.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 47°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 56°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 65°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 69°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 67°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 60°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 48°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 37°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 32°F | 3.5 in | 0.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Concord (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
Cabarrus 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 Harrisburg Heliport (NR30) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Fairview 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Harrisburg 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Concord 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Mint Hill 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Albemarle 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Hemby Bridge 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Stallings 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Indian Trail 18 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Kannapolis 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Matthews 19 mi southwest, about 30 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
- Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory (2880048822), James Willamor from Raleigh, NC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory (2880048714), James Willamor from Raleigh, NC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory (2880048758), James Willamor from Raleigh, NC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory (2880048606), James Willamor from Raleigh, NC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory (2879213747), James Willamor from Raleigh, NC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory (2880048666), James Willamor from Raleigh, NC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pat McCrory in 2008, James Willamor from Raleigh, NC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ReedGoldMine, Bang-Ning Hsu from Durham (NC, USA), Taiwan, CC BY-SA 2.0
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