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Hobgood, NC
Town in Halifax County, North Carolina.
Population
207
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
200
ZIP codes
0
Hobgood and its ZIP codes
Local data for Hobgood, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Halifax County. PPP loans are for Hobgood.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,427
15,111 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,594
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$386M
FY 2026, $7,937 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Hobgood, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
425
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
93
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hobgood, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
21.9%
U.S. 12.1% +9.8 pts
Smoking
22.7%
U.S. 12.8% +9.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.7%
U.S. 11.1% +6.6 pts
Cities near Hobgood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpeedTown | 5 mi | 0.3 |
| Oak CityTown | 6.6 mi | 1 |
| Scotland NeckTown | 7.3 mi | 1.2 |
| HassellTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| LeggettTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| HamiltonTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| PrincevilleTown | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| TarboroTown | 13 mi | 11.3 |
| Lewiston WoodvilleTown | 13 mi | 2 |
| KelfordTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| RoxobelTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| ConetoeTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| ParmeleTown | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| BethelTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| RobersonvilleTown | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| EverettsTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hobgood, NC in?
- Hobgood is in Halifax County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Hobgood, NC?
- About 207 people live in Hobgood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hobgood?
- Nearby places include Speed (5 mi), Oak City (6.6 mi), Scotland Neck (7.3 mi), Hassell (10 mi), Leggett (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023