Jones County, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
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
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
9,245 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,659 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$122,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$452 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$476 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

New Bern Urban Area
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

New Bern Urban Area
2
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 43
Feb 3 0 46
Mar 4 0 52
Apr 3 0 61
May 4 0 68
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 6 0 80
Aug 6 0 78
Sep 6 0 73
Oct 3 0 63
Nov 3 0 54
Dec 3 1 46

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (44%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NC State Senate District 9, NC State House District 12, NC
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Schools

Jones Senior High
1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Trenton Elementary
2 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Jones Middle
2 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Craven Community College
15 miles, E • 1.4 star
Coastal Carolina Community College
18 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Lenoir Community College
18 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Carolina East Medical Center
17 miles, E • 4.1 star
Onslow Memorial Hospital
19 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Brynn Marr Hosp
20 miles, SW
NMC Camp Lejeune
22 miles, SW
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Airports

Albert J Ellis Airport
20 miles, W • 1 star
Pitt-Greenville Airport
42 miles, N • 1 star
Wilmington International Airport
61 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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