Siler City, North Carolina
Siler City is a town of 7,995 people in Chatham County, North Carolina.
Why visit Siler City
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 28 places to eat and 4 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Bowen-Jordan Farm, Bray-Paschal House and Siler City Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Siler City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Siler City
Siler City is a town in western Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town's population was 7,702.
From the Wikipedia article Siler City, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks14
Bowen-Jordan Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Building in Siler City, North Carolina, United States
Bray-Paschal House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Cadmus N. Bray House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Siler City, NC, listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
East Raleigh Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Former High Point Bending and Chair Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic industrial complex in North Carolina, US
Gregson-Hadley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Hotel Hadley
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Hotel building in North Carolina, US
North Third Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Siler City City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Rathaus in Siler City, United States of America
Siler City Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Siler City High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic school building in North Carolina, United States
Snipes-Fox House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Siler City, North Carolina, listed on the NRHP in Chatham County, North Carolina
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes28
Bestfood Cafeteria
Diner · American
220 East Eleventh Street, Siler City
Mo-Sa 11:00-14:00,16:30-20:00; Su 11:00-15:00
Antojitos Mexicanos La Jarocha
Restaurant · Mexican
920 North Second Avenue, Siler City
Lam's Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.4 mi
1608 East Eleventh Street, Siler City
San Felipe Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.1 mi
102 Walmart Supercenter, Siler City
Cowboy Cafe & Catering
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
124 North Dogwood Avenue, Siler City
16 more on the map.
Where to stay4
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Siler City
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
1515 East Eleventh Street, Siler City
AmeriVu Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
235 Chatham Square, Siler City
Siler City Motor Lodge
Motel and hotel
1002 North 2nd Avenue, Siler City
History
Siler City began when Plikard Dederic Siler and his wife, Elizabeth Hartsoe Siler, settled about four miles north of the town's current location. The couple briefly lived in Pennsylvania, then Virginia, and then settled near Lacy's Creek (the location near today's Siler City). They had 10 children.
In recent years, Siler City has become a suburb of Greensboro and the Research Triangle Park.
The Bowen-Jordan Farm, Cadmus N. Bray House, Bray-Paschal House, East Raleigh Street Historic District, Gregson-Hadley House, Former High Point Bending and Chair Company, Hotel Hadley, North Third Avenue Historic District, Siler City City Hall, Siler City Commercial Historic District, Siler City High School, Snipes-Fox House, William Teague House, and Burdett Woody House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Siler City, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship10
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.0 mi
150 Eden Hills Road, Siler City
Pentecostal Victory Temple
Church · Pentecostal · 1.8 mi
18074 US 64 West, Siler City
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Healthcare2
Map of Siler City
88 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 30°F | 3.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 32°F | 3.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 39°F | 4.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 47°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 61°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 48°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 38°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 33°F | 3.6 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Siler City 2 N (2 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
Chatham County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-09-11: Tropical Depression Chantal (Tropical Depression)
- 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
Alamance Regional Medical Center Heliport (91NC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 miles away.
- Liberty 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Ramseur 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Franklinville 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Pittsboro 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Saxapahaw 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Asheboro 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Briar Chapel 21 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Randleman 21 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Sanford 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- Burlington 24 mi north, about 39 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
- North Chatham Ave, Gerry Dincher, CC BY-SA 2.0
- SILER CITY COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT, CHATHAM COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
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