Frisco, North Carolina | |
|---|---|
 Frisco Native American Museum | |
 Location inDare County and the state ofNorth Carolina | |
| Coordinates:35°13′47″N75°37′56″W / 35.22972°N 75.63222°W /35.22972; -75.63222 | |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Dare |
| Founded | 1898[1] |
| Named after | San Francisco, CA[2] |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.26 sq mi (16.20 km2) |
| • Land | 4.84 sq mi (12.54 km2) |
| • Water | 1.41 sq mi (3.66 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 994 |
| • Density | 205.24/sq mi (79.25/km2) |
| ZIP code | 27936 |
| FIPS code | 37-25020 |
Frisco is a smallunincorporated community andcensus-designated place (CDP) on thebarrier island ofHatteras Island, between the villages ofBuxton andHatteras. It is located inDare County,North Carolina, United States, and was previously named "Trent", or "Trent Woods", but received a new name with the coming of the post office in 1898. Most of the land is taken by houses available for rental during the summer months, and as such the community's population varies seasonally. As of the2020 census, the population is 994.[4]North Carolina Highway 12 serves as the primary road in Frisco and connects the community to others on the island.
Billy Mitchell Airport is located in Frisco and was named after formerArmy GeneralBilly Mitchell. Across the street from the small, local airfield is the Frisco Native American Museum.[5]
The residents of Frisco are governed by theDare County Board of Commissioners. Frisco is part of District 4, along withAvon,Buxton,Hatteras,Rodanthe,Waves andSalvo.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 994 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 924 | 92.96% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Other/Mixed | 18 | 1.81% |
| Hispanic orLatino | 40 | 4.02% |
As of the2020 United States census, there were 994 people, 76 households, and 28 families residing in the CDP.
According to theTrewartha climate classification system, Frisco, North Carolina has ahumid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers, cool winters and year-around precipitation (Cfak). Cfak climates are characterized by all months having an average mean temperature > 32.0 °F (> 0.0 °C), at least eight months with an average mean temperature ≥ 50.0 °F (≥ 10.0 °C), at least one month with an average mean temperature ≥ 71.6 °F (≥ 22.0 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. During the summer months in Frisco, a cooling afternoonsea breeze is present on most days, but episodes of extreme heat and humidity can occur withheat index values ≥ 100 °F (≥ 38 °C). Frisco is prone to hurricane strikes, particularly during theAtlantic hurricane season which extends from June 1 through November 30, sharply peaking from late August through September. During the winter months, episodes of cold and wind can occur withwind chill values < 15 °F (< -9 °C). Theplant hardiness zone in Frisco is 8b with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of 19.9 °F (-6.7 °C).[8] The average seasonal (Dec-Mar) snowfall total is < 2 inches (< 5 cm), and the average annual peak innor'easter activity is in February.
| Climate data for Frisco, North Carolina (1991–2020 normals) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 53.9 (12.2) | 57.1 (13.9) | 61.8 (16.6) | 69.3 (20.7) | 76.9 (24.9) | 83.8 (28.8) | 86.7 (30.4) | 86.7 (30.4) | 82.2 (27.9) | 73.8 (23.2) | 65.0 (18.3) | 57.6 (14.2) | 71.2 (21.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 46.9 (8.3) | 48.9 (9.4) | 53.9 (12.2) | 61.9 (16.6) | 70.0 (21.1) | 77.5 (25.3) | 80.7 (27.1) | 80.5 (26.9) | 76.4 (24.7) | 67.3 (19.6) | 58.3 (14.6) | 51.2 (10.7) | 64.5 (18.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 39.9 (4.4) | 40.7 (4.8) | 46.0 (7.8) | 54.5 (12.5) | 63.1 (17.3) | 71.1 (21.7) | 74.7 (23.7) | 74.2 (23.4) | 70.6 (21.4) | 60.8 (16.0) | 51.5 (10.8) | 44.7 (7.1) | 57.6 (14.2) |
| Averageprecipitation inches (mm) | 4.65 (118) | 4.30 (109) | 4.17 (106) | 3.95 (100) | 4.48 (114) | 4.82 (122) | 5.57 (141) | 7.03 (179) | 8.10 (206) | 5.23 (133) | 4.70 (119) | 4.56 (116) | 61.56 (1,564) |
| Source:NOAA[9] | |||||||||||||
According to theA. W. Kuchler U.S.potential natural vegetation types, Frisco, North Carolina would have a dominant vegetation type ofLive oak/Sea OatsUniola paniculata (90) with a dominant vegetation form ofCoastalPrairie (20).[10]
Residents are zoned toDare County Schools. Zoned schools are Cape Hatteras Elementary School andCape Hatteras Secondary School.[11]
Cape Hatteras Elementary School -- All areas South of the Oregon Inlet Bridge[...]Cape Hatteras Secondary School -- All areas South of the Oregon Inlet Bridge
| Preceded by | Beaches of The Outer Banks | Succeeded by |
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