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Living in
Spout Springs.
Spout Springs is an unincorporated community in Harnett County, NC. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Spout Springs
Spout Springs is a community of 11,073 people in North Carolina. The median household income is $92,402, median rent runs about $2,010 per month, and median home values are around $358,500. Unemployment is low at 3.9%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Spout Springs at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Foreign-Born
5.7%
Broadband Internet
95.5%
of households
Median household income
Demographics5.7% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in Spout Springs: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Spout Springs, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (18.2%), and 4.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
30.5%
of residents
65 and Older
10.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
42.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.7%
of households
Married Couples
70.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.04
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 64% above NC average
Rent, home values, and income in Spout Springs
In Spout Springs, rent runs 64% above the NC average, and home values are 24% above the NC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
5.2%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,544
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2010
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NC
Unemployment in Spout Springs
Unemployment in Harnett County, which includes Spout Springs, is close to the NC average.
Unemployment rate
Spout Springs: Harnett County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Harnett County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Commute31.9 min avg
How Spout Springs residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Spout Springs, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 40% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY)
Regional airport · few flights168k passengers boarded in 2025
- 45 mi
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Medium hub7.7M passengers boarded in 2025
- 106 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 17% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Harnett County Sheriff's Office, which covers Spout Springs, runs 17% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
274.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,249.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Harnett County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
75.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Harnett County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Harnett County, which includes Spout Springs, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $34,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $31,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $104,000 |
| 2022 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $867,000 |
| 2021 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $37,500 |
| 2020 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.6M |
| 2019 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $540,500 |
| 2018 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.8M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Harnett County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cumberland County, NC (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 20 miles from Spout Springs) is typically good — 251 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
251
per year
Moderate Days
114
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Cumberland County, NC (20 mi away)
Climate88°F summers, 31°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Spout Springs has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 31°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/31°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.1"
Annual Snowfall
1.1"
Hot Days/Year
54
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
77
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
103
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 29°F | 3.11" |
| Feb | 55°F | 31°F | 2.77" |
| Mar | 64°F | 38°F | 3.24" |
| Apr | 73°F | 46°F | 3.65" |
| May | 80°F | 57°F | 3.99" |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 4.73" |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 6.59" |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 4.41" |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 4.63" |
| Oct | 74°F | 49°F | 3.21" |
| Nov | 64°F | 37°F | 2.85" |
| Dec | 55°F | 32°F | 3.46" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Spout Springs
Uninsured
5.5%
of residents
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Education41.4% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Spout Springs
Public Schools
0
none inside city limits; students attend nearby district schools
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
41.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Spout Springs (within 15 miles)
Central Carolina Community College
14.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,237 students · in-state tuition $2,741 · 41% graduate · median earnings $37,196 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,448 students · in-state tuition $43,174 · 41% graduate · median earnings $54,558 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 74 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Spout Springs
Spout Springs has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (74 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
74 mi awayMoores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
78 mi awayCities Near Spout Springs
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Spout Springs FAQ
Is Spout Springs, North Carolina affordable?⌄
Spout Springs's median rent is $2,010/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $92,402/year. Median home value is $358,500.
Is Spout Springs, North Carolina safe?⌄
Spout Springs is policed by the Harnett County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 274 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1250 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Spout Springs, North Carolina?⌄
Harnett County, which includes Spout Springs, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Spout Springs, North Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Spout Springs is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,010/month and median household income is $92,402/year. The median home value is $358,500. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Spout Springs, North Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Spout Springs is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from