Red Oak, North Carolina
Red Oak is a town of 3,405 people in Nash County, North Carolina.
Why visit Red Oak
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Black Jack and Burt-Arrington House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Red Oak
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Red Oak
Red Oak is a town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Rocky Mount, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Red Oak had a population of 3,342.
From the Wikipedia article Red Oak, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Black Jack
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house near Red Oak, North Carolina, United States
Burt-Arrington House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
House in Nash County, North Carolina
Dortch House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Gen. Joseph Arrington House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
United States historic place
Red Oak Community House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Building in North Carolina, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship4
History
Black Jack and the Red Oak Community House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Red Oak, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Nrm Early College High School
School · 5.8 mi
530 North Old Carriage Road, Rocky Mount
Map of Red Oak
22 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 31°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 33°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 39°F | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 48°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 80°F | 56°F | 2.9 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 4.9 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 62°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 50°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 39°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 34°F | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rocky Mt Wilson Ap (14 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
Nash County has had 19 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
Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Dortches 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Nashville 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Rocky Mount 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Enfield 15 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Lake Royale 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Elm City 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Tarboro 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Louisburg 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Wilson 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Pinetops 24 mi southeast, about 38 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
- Red Oak UMC from southwest, Nyttend, Public domain
- Red Oak Community House, Nyttend, Public domain
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