Congressional District 7, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
765,878 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,103 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$252,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$506 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$902 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

North Carolina
1
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 43
Feb 3 0 46
Mar 3 0 53
Apr 3 0 61
May 3 0 69
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 6 0 78
Sep 5 0 73
Oct 3 0 63
Nov 3 0 54
Dec 3 0 46

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

State Senate District 9, NC State House District 22, NC
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Schools

East Columbus High
7 miles, SW • 3.2 star
East Arcadia Elementary
8 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Thomas Academy
9 miles, SW • 2.3 star
East Bladen High
10 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Southeastern Community College
19 miles, W • 1.4 star
Bladen Community College
20 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Brunswick Community College
31 miles, S • 1.4 star
Cape Fear Community College
34 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Columbus Regional Healthcare System
14 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Wilmington International Airport
35 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Albert J Ellis Airport
56 miles, E • 1 star
Myrtle Beach International Airport
58 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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