Silver City, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 7/10
directions_run Walkability 9/10
directions_bus Transit 9/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Moderately Bikeable. Biking is possible but may be limited by inconsistent infrastructure, traffic conditions, or distance to amenities.
directions_run Walkability
Highly Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with well-maintained pedestrian infrastructure and accessible amenities.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Well-Connected. Public transportation is widely available and dependable, providing good coverage for most destinations.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
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
789 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
22.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$16,466 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
54.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$153,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$324 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$684 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hoke County
1
Fayetteville Metro Area
3
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hoke County
3
Fayetteville Metro Area
4
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 42
Feb 3 0 45
Mar 4 0 52
Apr 3 0 61
May 3 0 69
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 6 0 80
Aug 5 0 78
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 3 0 53
Dec 3 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 62% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (63%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 36%
Hillary Clinton 61%
Other 3%

Schools

Upchurch Elementary
<1 miles, W 2.3 star
JW Turlington School
<1 miles, S 1.9 star
JW McLauchlin Elementary
1 miles, S 2.3 star
West Hoke Middle
1 miles, W 1.4 star

Colleges

Hospitals

Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital
7 miles, E 4.1 star
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
17 miles, E 3.2 star
Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital
19 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

Florence Regional Airport
63 miles, SW 1 star
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
66 miles, NE 3.7 star