Kill Devil Hills, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
7,727 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
44.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$85,747 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$401,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$654 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,394 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dare County
2
Kill Devil Hills 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

Dare County
5
Kill Devil Hills Urban Area
5
North Carolina
2

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (58%) Conservative

Climate

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 42
Feb 3 0 45
Mar 4 0 50
Apr 3 0 60
May 4 0 68
Jun 5 0 75
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 6 0 77
Sep 5 0 72
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 3 0 54
Dec 3 0 45

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Hurricane Winds Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

First Flight High School
<1 miles, S · 2.8star
First Flight Elementary School
<1 miles, S · 3.7star
First Flight Middle School
<1 miles, S · 2.8star
Nags Head Elementary School
3 miles, S · 3.7star
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Colleges

Elizabeth City State University
35 miles, NW · 1.9star
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
36 miles, NW · 1.4star
College of the Albemarle
37 miles, NW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc
6 miles, S · 4.1star
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
37 miles, NW · 2.3star
Vidant Chowan Hospital
52 miles, NW · 3.2star
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Airports

Norfolk International Airport
67 miles, N · 2.3star
Pitt-Greenville Airport
100 miles, W · 1star
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