Perquimans County, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
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
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
13,146 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,224 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$211,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$512 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$722 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.7% 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 1 41
Feb 3 0 44
Mar 4 0 50
Apr 3 0 59
May 4 0 67
Jun 5 0 75
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 5 0 77
Sep 5 0 71
Oct 3 0 61
Nov 3 0 52
Dec 3 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Perquimans County High
4 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Hertford Grammar
4 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Perquimans County Middle
5 miles, NW • 1.9 star

Colleges

Elizabeth City State University
12 miles, E • 1.9 star
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
13 miles, E • 1.4 star
College of the Albemarle
14 miles, E • 1.4 star
Roanoke-Chowan Community College
36 miles, NW • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Vidant Chowan Hospital
14 miles, W • 3.2 star
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
14 miles, E • 2.3 star
Vidant Bertie Hospital
32 miles, W • 5 star

Airports

Norfolk International Airport
51 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Pitt-Greenville Airport
67 miles, W • 1 star
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
85 miles, SW • 1 star