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Clyde, North Carolina

Town · Population 1,377 · #302 in North Carolina
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About Clyde

Set in the western part of North Carolina, Clyde is a small town with an estimated population of 1,377.

Officially, Clyde is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.86 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,601 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Clyde Unique

  • One of 8 places in the US named Clyde — but the North Carolina one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in western North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Clyde

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

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Shook Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Clyde

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

🏫 Schools in Clyde

  • Clyde Elementary
  • Haywood Early College
  • Riverbend Elementary

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Haywood Regional Medical Center ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)1,377
Rank in state#302 of 549
Land area0.86 sq mi
Density1,601/sq mi
Coordinates35.5331, -82.9108

🌤️ Current Weather

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🗺️ Map of Clyde