Indian Beach, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
229 332.4M (US)
Median Age
63.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
66.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$89,583 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$570,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$941 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,571 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
6.2% 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 47
Mar 4 0 53
Apr 3 0 61
May 4 0 69
Jun 5 0 77
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 26% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Broad Creek Middle
3 miles, N • 3.7 star
Croatan High
4 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Bogue Sound Elementary
4 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Newport Middle
6 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Carteret Community College
8 miles, E • 1.4 star
Pamlico Community College
27 miles, NE • 1 star
Coastal Carolina Community College
28 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Carteret General Hospital
9 miles, E • 2.3 star
NMC Camp Lejeune
26 miles, NW
Brynn Marr Hosp
27 miles, NW
Onslow Memorial Hospital
28 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Albert J Ellis Airport
42 miles, NW • 1 star
Wilmington International Airport
64 miles, W • 1.4 star
Pitt-Greenville Airport
71 miles, N • 1 star
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