Locust, North Carolina

About Locust

Set in the central part of North Carolina, Locust is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 5,992.

Locust holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.22 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 729 residents per square mile.

📰 Local News

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What Makes Locust Unique

• The only place in America named Locust — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,992.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Locust

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🍽️ Where to Eat in Locust

• Sunrise Grill

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Locust

• Cul Res Historic Reed Gold Mine reviews ★
• Locust City Park reviews ★
• Pharr Family Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Locust

• Locust Elementary
• West Stanly Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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🌤️ Current Weather

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🗺️ Map of Locust

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