Hertford, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
1,703 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$40,096 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
42 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$178,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$628 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$341 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Perquimans County
1
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

Perquimans County
2
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 41
Feb 3 0 44
Mar 4 0 50
Apr 3 0 59
May 4 0 67
Jun 5 0 75
Jul 5 0 78
Aug 5 0 77
Sep 5 0 71
Oct 3 0 61
Nov 3 0 52
Dec 3 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Perquimans County High
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Hertford Grammar
1 miles, N • 2.8 star
Perquimans County Middle
3 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Elizabeth City State University
16 miles, E • 1.9 star
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
16 miles, E • 1.4 star
College of the Albemarle
17 miles, E • 1.4 star
Roanoke-Chowan Community College
33 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Vidant Chowan Hospital
11 miles, W • 3.2 star
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
17 miles, E • 2.3 star
Vidant Bertie Hospital
29 miles, W • 5 star
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Airports

Norfolk International Airport
52 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Pitt-Greenville Airport
64 miles, W • 1 star
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
83 miles, SW • 1 star
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