Tar Heel, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
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
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
72 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,963 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
49 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$152,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$444 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$783 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bladen County
2
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

Bladen County
3
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 42
Feb 3 0 46
Mar 4 0 53
Apr 3 0 61
May 3 0 69
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 5 0 79
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 3 0 53
Dec 3 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 46% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, NC State Senate District 9, NC State House District 22, NC
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Schools

Tar Heel Middle
<1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Plain View Primary
3 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Dublin Primary
7 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Bladen Community College
7 miles, S • 1.4 star
Robeson Community College
13 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
22 miles, N • 3.2 star
Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital
27 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Wilmington International Airport
60 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Florence Regional Airport
65 miles, W • 1 star
Albert J Ellis Airport
67 miles, E • 1 star
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