Hallsboro is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Columbus County, in southeastern North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 465.
Crime rates
Because there are no specific crime rates for the town of Hallsboro, the data was taken from Columbus County.
County population: 58,098
Total crimes: 3,076
Murder: 8
Rape: 11
Robbery: 58
Aggravated assault: 205
Burglary: 991
Theft: 1,603
Motor vehicle thefts: 190
Coverage indicator 98%
Education
Hallsboro has an elementary school and middle school. For high school, students must travel to East Columbus Jr./Sr High School at Lake Waccamaw, about 5 miles to the east. There are no libraries in Hallsboro; the closest is the Rube McCray Memorial Library away at Lake Waccamaw.
Geography
Hallsboro is located in east-central Columbus County at (34.322391, -78.598902). It lies above sea level. The town is in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Hallsboro CDP has an area of , all land.
Surrounding communities include Lake Waccamaw to the east, Whiteville, the Columbus County seat, to the west, Bolton to the east, and Clarkton to the north.
Local parks and attractions
Lake Waccamaw State Park is located on the far side of Lake Waccamaw, southeast of Hallsboro.
Notable person
Ann Atwater, born in Hallsboro, became a civil rights activist in Durham, North Carolina, working especially with Operation Breakthrough
