Raeford North Carolina Map

About Raeford, North Carolina

Raeford is a locality in Hoke County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,552. The population density is 409.6 people per km². Raeford is located at 34.9810°N, 79.2242°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28376.

Raeford emerges from the rolling coastal plain, a place where the air hangs thick with the scent of pine and the distant hum of agricultural machinery. It lies 16.3 miles south-west of Fort Bragg, NC (from Fort Bragg, NC: bearing 228°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west of Rockfish. The landscape here is a gentle sweep of sandy loam, interspersed with stands of loblolly pine and the occasional, stubborn oak, their branches reaching out like gnarled fingers against the vast, often cerulean sky. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, languid shadows that stretch across the open fields and the quiet streets, imbuing the town with a painterly quality. The terrain is not dramatic, but rather possesses a subtle, understated beauty, a kind of patient resilience that mirrors the character of its inhabitants. The roots of Raeford are deeply entwined with the agrarian past of Hoke County, a history etched into the very rhythm of its days. Once a vital hub for cotton and tobacco, the local economy now leans more towards diversified farming, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon, their verdant rows a testament to the enduring spirit of cultivation. The town’s railway heritage, though faded, whispers of a time when goods and people flowed more freely, connecting this inland settlement to broader horizons. Even now, a certain quiet industry persists, a steady pulse beneath the surface of everyday life, evident in the local businesses that serve the surrounding agricultural communities and the enduring sense of neighborly connection that defines Raeford.

About This Raeford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Raeford, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.981, -79.2242. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Raeford and Hoke County.

Detailed location data for Raeford includes the ZIP code (28376), telephone area code (704, 980), county seat of Hoke County (Raeford), and school district assignment (Hoke County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Raeford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.