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Located on the east coast of the United States, Raleigh is at the meeting point of the North American Piedmont and Atlantic Coastal Plain regions. It is the capital of the state of North Carolina and one of the fastest growing cities in the country.  

While the city generally sees moderate temperatures with mild winters and warm summers, Raleigh has been known to experience more severe conditions as well. Winter often brings snow and ice storms, freezing rain and sleet, often causing minor damage to the city. The severity of these winter storms is the result of cold air damming along the Appalachian Mountains.


Droughts are not uncommon during the summer months and autumn occasionally brings hurricanes and tropical storms. While generally moderate in severity, strong and damaging hurricanes have caused significant damage in Raleigh, mostly from falling trees.

Raleigh’s economy is based on banking and financial services, medical, clothing and apparel, paper products, electronic and telecommunications equipment, food processing and pharmaceuticals. The city is a part of North Carolina’s Research Triangle for high-tech and biotech research and advanced textile development. Raleigh is also a major domestic retail shipper and wholesale grocery distributing point.

The city is generally divided into eight major regions, differing in demographics, culture, and history. Crime levels are slightly below national averages and have been decreasing in recent years making Raleigh among the safest cities in North Carolina.

Crime and Fatal Accident Statistics (2008)
Fatal Accidents Cars Involved People Involved Pedestrian Accidents Caused by DUI/DWI Auto Thefts (2007)
31 47 98 13 15 1040
City Driving
Pop increase from commuters Avg. commute time
+69,193 22 minutes
Avg. rainfall Avg. Temp (annual)
52.6 inches rain Jan. 38.9F, July 78.1F (59.3F)
Transportation
Major Highways
  • The area is intersected by I-40, I-85, and I-95.
  • Other major highways serving the Raleigh area are US-1, US-64, US-70, and US-401.
  • I-540 connects to I-40 and US-70 and offers convenient access to RDU airport.
  • I-440 (Raleigh Beltline) is a 22-mile beltways encircles the city.
Total no. of bridges Total length Avg. daily traffic Avg. daily truck traffic
160 1798ft 4865498 621398
Airports
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport
  • Triple W Airport
Trains
Passenger rail service is provided by Amtrak from downtown Raleigh.
Public Transportation
The city is relatively easy and comfortable to get around and local bus service is provided by Local Area Transit as well as Raleigh Trolley.
Facts and Figures
Population (2009) Male Female Change since 2000 Living/Working Area in Sq. Miles
348,699
49.5%
50.5%
+47% 101,516 117
Zip Codes
27601, 27602, 27603, 27604, 27605, 27606, 27607, 27608, 27609, 27610, 27611, 27612, 27613, 27614, 27615, 27616, 27619, 27620, 27621, 27622, 27623, 27624, 27625, 27626, 27627, 27628, 27629, 27634, 27635, 27636, 27640, 27650, 27656, 27658, 27661, 27668, 27675, 27676, 27690, 27695, 27697, 27698, 27699
Arenas/Sport Teams
  • Carter-Finley Stadium/NC State Wolfpack
  • RBC Center/Carolina Hurricanes (NHL)
  • Reynolds Coliseum/North Carolina State University

Contact the City

http://www.raleigh-nc.org

Complaints and Insurance Fraud

Insurance companies usually have processes for customers to report fraud and submit complaints. If your company doesn't have a reporting system or fraud hotline, contact its headquarters.
 
If you've witnessed or are a victim of insurance fraud in Raleigh, you should report it to the following organizations:
 
  • Raleigh Better Business Bureau (BBB)
  • North Carolina Department of Insurance
  • North Carolina Attorney General
  • Coalition Against Insurance Fraud (CAIF)
  • National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
  • National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB)

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