Asheboro, NC

Community Overview

Named one of America's Best Places to Live by Livability.com

Asheboro, which is located in Randolph County, is known as the heart of North Carolina. It is the home of the North Carolina Zoo, one of the largest natural habitat zoos in the country. The county’s other big draw is the community of Seagrove, which is dotted with potters’ studios. The county offers rich farmland and is home to the Uwharrie Mountains, one of the world’s oldest mountain ranges.

Population
County Population: 140,145 Randolph County
City Population: 24,130 Asheboro

Detailed Demographics Infomation

Climate
July High Temperature: 88 degrees F
January Low Temperature: 30 degrees F

Asheboro/Randolph County, located in the Piedmont region, has a temperate climate with diverse weather conditions year-round, ranging from cold winter weather to warm, balmy summers.

Schools
Randolph County is served by two public school systems and eight private schools. In addition to comprehensive continuing education, Randolph Community College offers vocational and technical programs and a college transfer program, and the University Center of Randolph County allows area residents to get bachelor's degrees without leaving home. Several other colleges and universities are also within a short drive of Randolph County.

Education Statistics

Health Care
Randolph Hospital, with its highly skilled physicians and state-of-the-art technology, provides quality health care to county residents.

Neighborhoods
Housing options in Randolph County include townhouses, golf course homes, neighborhood subdivisions, rural horse farms and large acreage housing sites.

Average Home Prices and Rent Payments

Business Climate
Randolph County's traditional industries include textiles, furniture manufacturing and agriculture. However, the area's economic base has expanded to encompass the technology and value-added manufacturing sectors.

Workforce and Labor Statistcs

Culture
Randolph County, located in the heart of North Carolina, offers rich farmland, historic rivers and is home to the Uwharrie Mountains, one of the world's oldest mountain ranges. This natural beauty paints an inviting backdrop for area attractions and events and the region's rich cultural heritage.

Local Attractions

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