Harkers Island, NC
Livability
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Bikeability
3/10
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Walkability
5/10
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Transit
5/10
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Commute
5/10
home
Housing
8/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
7/10
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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Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
- directions_car Commute
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Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
- 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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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
1,080
332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.5 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.5%
64% (US)
College-Educated
23.2%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$58,750
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.0%
88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.2%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$295,500
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$555
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$716
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
31.8%
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 | 44 |
| Feb | 4 | 0 | 46 |
| Mar | 4 | 0 | 52 |
| Apr | 3 | 0 | 61 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 69 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 76 |
| Jul | 6 | 0 | 80 |
| Aug | 7 | 0 | 79 |
| Sep | 7 | 0 | 74 |
| Oct | 4 | 0 | 65 |
| Nov | 4 | 0 | 56 |
| Dec | 4 | 1 | 48 |
Hazards
Coastal Flood Risk
Hurricane Winds Risk
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Schools
Harkers Island Elementary
<1 miles, S
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Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary
4 miles, NE
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Tiller School
5 miles, NW
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Beaufort Elementary
6 miles, NW
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Colleges
Carteret Community College
12 miles, NW
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Pamlico Community College
30 miles, N
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Craven Community College
42 miles, NW
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Coastal Carolina Community College
47 miles, NW
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Hospitals
Carteret General Hospital
11 miles, NW
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Carolina East Medical Center
41 miles, NW
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NMC Camp Lejeune
46 miles, NW
Brynn Marr Hosp
47 miles, NW
Airports
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
38 miles, NW
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Albert J Ellis Airport
61 miles, NW
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Pitt-Greenville Airport
80 miles, N
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Wilmington International Airport
82 miles, W
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