King, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
7,345 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,451 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$227,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$469 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$694 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Stokes County
1
Winston-Salem Metro Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Stokes County
3
Winston-Salem Metro Area
2
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 3 36
Feb 3 2 39
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 55
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 3 0 47
Dec 3 1 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, NC State Senate District 31, NC State House District 91, NC
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Schools

King Elementary
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Meadowbrook Academy
<1 miles, W • 1.9 star
Calvary Christian School
1 miles, SE • 5 star
Poplar Springs Elementary
2 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Wake Forest University
11 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Hospitals

North Carolina Baptist Hospital
14 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Piedmont Triad International Airport
26 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
92 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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