South Henderson, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
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
1,274 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,417 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
58.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$120,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$289 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$538 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Vance County
6
Henderson Urban Area
6
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Vance County
7
Henderson Urban Area
7
North Carolina
2

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 36% leaning right.

Liberal (62%) (37%) 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 3 38
Feb 3 2 41
Mar 4 0 48
Apr 3 0 57
May 4 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 5 0 78
Aug 5 0 76
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 3 0 50
Dec 4 1 41

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

LB Yancey Elementary
<1 miles, NE · 2.8star
Henderson Collegiate
<1 miles, E · 4.1star
Crossroads Christian School
1 miles, W · 3.2star
EM Rollins Elementary
1 miles, N · 1.4star

Colleges

Louisburg College
15 miles, S · 1.4star
Living Arts College
26 miles, SW · 1.4star

Hospitals

Maria Parham Medical Center
3 miles, NW · 2.3star
Granville Health Systems
11 miles, NW · 3.2star

Airports

Pitt-Greenville Airport
73 miles, SE · 1star