Harkers Island, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,080 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$295,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$555 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$716 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
31.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Carteret County
2
Morehead City Urban Area
2
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Carteret County
3
Morehead City Urban Area
3
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 44
Feb 4 0 46
Mar 4 0 52
Apr 3 0 61
May 4 0 69
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 6 0 80
Aug 7 0 79
Sep 7 0 74
Oct 4 0 65
Nov 4 0 56
Dec 4 1 48

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Hurricane Winds Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NC State Senate District 1, NC State House District 13, NC
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Schools

Harkers Island Elementary
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Tiller School
5 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Beaufort Elementary
6 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Carteret Community College
12 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Pamlico Community College
30 miles, N • 1 star
Craven Community College
42 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Coastal Carolina Community College
47 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Carteret General Hospital
11 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Carolina East Medical Center
41 miles, NW • 4.1 star
NMC Camp Lejeune
46 miles, NW
Brynn Marr Hosp
47 miles, NW
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Airports

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
38 miles, NW • 1 star
Albert J Ellis Airport
61 miles, NW • 1 star
Pitt-Greenville Airport
80 miles, N • 1 star
Wilmington International Airport
82 miles, W • 1.4 star
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