Morehead City, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
9,696 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,718 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$330,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$567 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$957 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.0% 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 43
Feb 4 0 47
Mar 4 0 52
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

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Morehead City Middle
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Carteret Community College
1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Pamlico Community College
24 miles, N • 1 star
Craven Community College
34 miles, N • 1.4 star
Coastal Carolina Community College
37 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Carteret General Hospital
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
Carolina East Medical Center
32 miles, N • 4.1 star
NMC Camp Lejeune
35 miles, W
Brynn Marr Hosp
36 miles, NW
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Airports

Albert J Ellis Airport
50 miles, NW • 1 star
Pitt-Greenville Airport
72 miles, N • 1 star
Wilmington International Airport
73 miles, W • 1.4 star
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