Hamlet, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
6,000 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$103,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$451 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$437 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Richmond County
4
Rockingham Urban Area
4
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Richmond County
5
Rockingham Urban Area
5
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 41
Feb 3 0 45
Mar 4 0 52
Apr 3 0 61
May 3 0 69
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 5 0 78
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 3 0 52
Dec 3 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 50%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, NC State Senate District 29, NC State House District 52, NC
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Schools

Fairview Heights Elementary
<1 miles, W • 2.8 star
Hamlet Middle
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Monroe Avenue Elementary
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Richmond Community College
1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
St Andrews University
16 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Northeastern Technical College
18 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Scotland Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SE • 3.2 star
McLeod Health Cheraw
18 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital
26 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Florence Regional Airport
49 miles, SW • 1 star
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