Jackson Heights, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,002 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
1.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,975 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$132,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$361 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$492 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lenoir County
6
Kinston Urban Area
6
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lenoir County
7
Kinston Urban Area
7
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 43
Feb 3 0 46
Mar 4 0 53
Apr 3 0 61
May 4 0 69
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 6 0 80
Aug 6 0 79
Sep 5 0 73
Oct 3 0 63
Nov 3 0 55
Dec 3 1 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 50% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (51%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 2%

Schools

Lenoir County Early College High
4 miles, E 3.7 star
Lenoir County Learning Academy
4 miles, NW 2.3 star
Southwood Elementary
4 miles, SE 2.8 star
Northwest Elementary
4 miles, NE 1.9 star

Colleges

Lenoir Community College
4 miles, E 1.4 star
Wayne Community College
22 miles, NW 1.4 star
University of Mount Olive
25 miles, W 1.9 star
Pitt Community College
26 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Unc Lenoir Health Care
6 miles, NE 2.3 star
Wayne Memorial Hospital
22 miles, NW 2.3 star
Cherry Hospital
25 miles, NW
Vidant Duplin Hospital
26 miles, W 4.1 star

Airports

Albert J Ellis Airport
27 miles, S 1 star
Pitt-Greenville Airport
32 miles, NE 1 star
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
35 miles, SE 1 star
Wilmington International Airport
68 miles, SW 1.4 star