Lenoir County, NC
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
7/10
home
Housing
9/10
visibility
Safety
4/10
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Schools
2/10
local_airport
Airports
3/10
school
Colleges
2/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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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
54,917
332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.2 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.3%
64% (US)
College-Educated
15.8%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$44,795
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.1%
88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.0%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$111,400
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$457
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$554
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.8%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Kinston Urban Area
6
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
Kinston Urban Area
7
North Carolina
2
United States
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | 0 | 43 |
| Feb | 3 | 0 | 46 |
| Mar | 4 | 0 | 52 |
| Apr | 3 | 0 | 61 |
| May | 3 | 0 | 69 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 76 |
| Jul | 6 | 0 | 80 |
| Aug | 5 | 0 | 78 |
| Sep | 5 | 0 | 73 |
| Oct | 3 | 0 | 63 |
| Nov | 3 | 0 | 54 |
| Dec | 3 | 0 | 45 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.
Liberal (49%) (50%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 49%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 3, NC State Senate District 2, NC State House District 12, NCSchools
Bethel Christian Academy
3 miles, N
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1
Northwest Elementary
3 miles, NE
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1.9
Lenoir County Learning Academy
3 miles, NW
•
2.3
Lenoir County Early College High
4 miles, SE
•
3.7
Colleges
Lenoir Community College
4 miles, SE
•
1.4
Wayne Community College
21 miles, NW
•
1.4
University of Mount Olive
25 miles, W
•
1.9
Pitt Community College
25 miles, NE
•
1.4
Hospitals
Unc Lenoir Health Care
5 miles, NE
•
2.3
Wayne Memorial Hospital
21 miles, NW
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2.3
Cherry Hospital
24 miles, NW
Vidant Duplin Hospital
26 miles, SW
•
4.1
Airports
Albert J Ellis Airport
28 miles, S
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1
Pitt-Greenville Airport
31 miles, NE
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1
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
35 miles, SE
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1
Wilmington International Airport
69 miles, SW
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1.4