Rufus, North Carolina
Rufus: a city in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
About
Rufus is a city located in the county of Caldwell in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Rufus
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Caldwell County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.9987,-81.6412 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 13:21:52 (9th November 2026) |
| Weather | 68℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Rufus is located at 35°59'55"N 81°38'28"W (35.9987400, -81.6412100).
Rufus map
Click "full screen" 
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Weather
68°F
Sunny
2 mph WSW
Monday
Sunny. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 60 in the afternoon. West southwest wind around 2 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Risden
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rufus, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198118 | Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | Hudson (NC) | 28638 |
| 197869 | Appalachian State University | Boone (NC) | 28608 |
| 198808 | Lees-McRae College | Banner Elk (NC) | 28604 |
| 199908 | Western Piedmont Community College | Morganton (NC) | 28655-4511 |
| 461139 | Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine | Sugar Grove (NC) | 28679-9657 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rufus, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Rufus.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Patterson Post Office | Patterson (NC) | 28661 |
| Collettsvill Post Office | Collettsville (NC) | 28611 |
| Lenoir Post Office | Lenoir (NC) | 28645 |
| Blowing Rock Post Office | Blowing Rock (NC) | 28605 |
| Hudson Post Office | Hudson (NC) | 28638 |
Other cities in Caldwell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Caldwell County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lenoir | 17,911 | City in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States |
| Pinehurst | 17,014 | Village in North Carolina |
| Sawmills | 5,156 | City in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Gamewell | 3,993 | City in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Hudson | 3,703 | Town in North Carolina |
| Cajahs Mountain | 2,823 | City in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Rhodhiss | 1,021 | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America |