Broad Creek, 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
8/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
5/10
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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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- 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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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
1,963
332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.6 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.6%
64% (US)
College-Educated
19.2%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$57,545
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.8%
88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.7%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$226,000
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$447
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$548
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.4%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
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
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.
Liberal (27%) (71%) ConservativeClimate
Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | 0 | 43 |
| Feb | 4 | 0 | 47 |
| Mar | 4 | 0 | 53 |
| Apr | 3 | 0 | 61 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 69 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 76 |
| Jul | 6 | 0 | 80 |
| Aug | 6 | 0 | 79 |
| Sep | 6 | 0 | 74 |
| Oct | 4 | 0 | 64 |
| Nov | 4 | 0 | 55 |
| Dec | 4 | 1 | 47 |
Hazards
Coastal Flood Risk
Hurricane Winds Risk
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Schools
Broad Creek Middle
<1 miles, S
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Bogue Sound Elementary
2 miles, W
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Croatan High
2 miles, W
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Grace Christian School
4 miles, NE
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Colleges
Carteret Community College
9 miles, SE
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Pamlico Community College
24 miles, NE
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Coastal Carolina Community College
27 miles, NW
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Craven Community College
28 miles, N
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Hospitals
Carteret General Hospital
9 miles, SE
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NMC Camp Lejeune
25 miles, W
Brynn Marr Hosp
26 miles, NW
Onslow Memorial Hospital
26 miles, NW
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Airports
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
24 miles, N
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Albert J Ellis Airport
40 miles, NW
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Wilmington International Airport
64 miles, W
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Pitt-Greenville Airport
68 miles, N
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