Hightsville, NC
Living in Hightsville
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute98
Public Transit1
Affordability69
Public Safety82
Airports15
Hospitals44
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
977Population+286 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
13%Family Households-43% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years5%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years40%
55 to 74 years28%
Diversity
Black19%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American7%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate38%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree17%
Households
Family household13%
Householder living alone58%
Householder not living alone30%
Economy
$14kMedian Household Income-$32k (2010–19)
55%Above Poverty-15% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
58%Lived Here Last Year+19% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K74%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K6%
Employers
Government24%
Private sector35%
Self-employed33%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts7%
Sales and office33%
Service7%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$164kMedian Home Value-$13k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
$909Median Monthly Rent+$198 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied+47% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached79%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195953%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K16%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K31%
House Heating Type
Electricity80%
Utility gas20%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hightsville
United States45
North Carolina20
Wilmington Metro Area15
New Hanover County17
Property Crime in Hightsville
United States48
North Carolina30
Wilmington Metro Area32
New Hanover County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hightsville
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding61
Tornado22
Coastal Flooding62
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hightsville, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hightsville, NC
Calvary Christian School
2 miles, SE
Wilmington Sda School
3 miles, SE
St Mary Catholic School
3 miles, S
Hill School of Wilmington
3 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Hightsville, NC
University of North Carolina Wilmington
5 miles, SE
University of Mount Olive
65 miles, N
Coastal Carolina University
70 miles, SW
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
78 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hightsville, NC
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
4 miles, S
Wilmington Treatment Center
5 miles, S
Strategic Behavioral Center-Leland
7 miles, W
Pender Memorial Hospital
20 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Hightsville, NC
Wilmington International Airport
2 miles, E
Albert J Ellis Airport
43 miles, NE
Myrtle Beach International Airport
70 miles, SW
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
73 miles, NW