Pinetops, North Carolina
Pinetops is a town of 1,426 people in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
Why visit Pinetops
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 3 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Vinedale.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Pinetops
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pinetops
Pinetops is a town in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Rocky Mount, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Pinetops had a population of 1,200.
From the Wikipedia article Pinetops, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Vinedale
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes3
King Chef
Restaurant · Chinese
112 West Hamlet Street, Pinetops
Abrams Bar-B-Q & Seafood
Restaurant
201 East Hamlet Street, Pinetops
Churches and places of worship6
Pines Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist
502 East Hamlet Street, Pinetops
History
The historic plantation house of Vinedale was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Another historic plantation house, Adelphia, is located near Pinetops.
From the History section of Pinetops, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Vidant Family Medicine - Pinetops
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
1473 NC-42, Pinetops
Map of Pinetops
21 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 31°F | 3.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 32°F | 3.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 38°F | 3.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 47°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 57°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 62°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 50°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 39°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 34°F | 3.2 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rocky Mt 8 Ese (7 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
Edgecombe County has had 20 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)
- 2021-03-03: Tropical Storm Eta (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Als Airport (NR40) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Tarboro 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Princeville 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Sharpsburg 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Elm City 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Farmville 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Bethel 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Rocky Mount 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Wilson 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Greenville 20 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Nashville 22 mi northwest, about 35 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
- Pinetops, North Carolina, Indy beetle, CC0
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