Living in Scotland County, North Carolina

Scotland County is a county in North Carolina with a population of around 35,509. The main communities are Laurinburg, Wagram, Gibson.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $674/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $130K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.8%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 56°F) and hot summers (highs around 87°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Scotland County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 39 and a predominantly working-class population (16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.