Morehead City Urban Area, 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
6/10
visibility
Safety
8/10
local_library
Schools
6/10
local_airport
Airports
2/10
school
Colleges
1/10
accessibility
Hospitals
1/10
- 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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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- 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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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
68,652
332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.1 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.8%
64% (US)
College-Educated
32.3%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$70,235
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.6%
88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.8%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$304,200
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$513
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$870
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.4%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
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
North Carolina
2
United States
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | 0 | 44 |
| Feb | 3 | 0 | 46 |
| Mar | 4 | 0 | 53 |
| Apr | 3 | 0 | 61 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 69 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 76 |
| Jul | 6 | 0 | 79 |
| Aug | 7 | 0 | 78 |
| Sep | 6 | 0 | 73 |
| Oct | 4 | 0 | 64 |
| Nov | 4 | 0 | 55 |
| Dec | 4 | 1 | 47 |
Hazards
Coastal Flood Risk
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.
Liberal (29%) (69%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 72%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 3, NC State Senate District 1, NC State House District 13, NCSchools
Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary
7 miles, S
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3.7
East Carteret High
8 miles, W
•
2.8
Tiller School
10 miles, SW
•
4.6
Beaufort Elementary
11 miles, SW
•
2.8
Colleges
Carteret Community College
16 miles, W
•
1.4
Pamlico Community College
22 miles, NW
•
1
Craven Community College
36 miles, NW
•
1.4
Coastal Carolina Community College
48 miles, W
•
1.4
Hospitals
Carteret General Hospital
15 miles, W
•
2.3
Carolina East Medical Center
35 miles, NW
•
4.1
NMC Camp Lejeune
48 miles, W
Brynn Marr Hosp
48 miles, W
Airports
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
32 miles, NW
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1
Albert J Ellis Airport
61 miles, W
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1
Pitt-Greenville Airport
72 miles, N
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1
Wilmington International Airport
88 miles, W
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1.4