Buxton, NC
Living in Buxton
Bikeability79
Walkability38
Commute100
Public Transit20
Affordability57
Public Safety82
Airports11
Hospitals54
Colleges16
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools71
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.5kPopulation+545 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-18 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Native American6%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate23%
Some College47%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$28k (2010–19)
68%Above Poverty-18% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector69%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office18%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van76%
Walked2%
Worked at home17%
Housing
$272kMedian Home Value-$86k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$847Median Monthly Rent+$165 (2010–19)
39%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home18%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198928%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K33%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity100%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buxton
United States45
North Carolina20
Dare County14
Property Crime in Buxton
United States48
North Carolina30
Dare County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buxton
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding16
Tornado27
Coastal Flooding34
Hurricane Force Winds10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buxton, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buxton, NC
Wanchese Christian Academy
40 miles, N
Heron Pond Montessori School
56 miles, N
Hope Mennonite School
64 miles, NW
Pungo Christian Academy
65 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Buxton, NC
Elizabeth City State University
80 miles, NW
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
82 miles, NW
East Carolina University
106 miles, W
Sentara College of Health Sciences
112 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buxton, NC
The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc
47 miles, N
Carteret General Hospital
78 miles, SW
Washington County Hosp Inc
80 miles, NW
Vidant Chowan Hospital
82 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Buxton, NC
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
86 miles, W
Pitt-Greenville Airport
107 miles, W
Norfolk International Airport
119 miles, N
Albert J Ellis Airport
121 miles, W