Pinetops, NC is a small town located in Edgecombe County with a population of 1,724 people according to the 2019 census. Despite its size, it has consistently been ranked highly amongst other cities and towns across North Carolina. According to BestPlaces rankings, Pinetops is ranked 13th out of all cities and towns in North Carolina for overall quality of life. It also ranks 6th in terms of low crime rates and 8th for having a short average commute time. Furthermore, Pinetops has been highly ranked for its cost of living, with an index rating that is 4% lower than the national average. This means that Pinetops is an affordable place to live with a good quality of life compared to other locations across North Carolina.
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