Speed, NC
Living in Speed
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute53
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety92
Airports28
Hospitals29
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
79Population+16 (2010–19)
66 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
3%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
15 to 34 years11%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over24%
Diversity
Black80%
Caucasian20%
Education
Less than high school26%
High school graduate47%
Some College24%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone35%
Economy
$22kMedian Household Income-$12k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K65%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K5%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
Employers
Private sector68%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation41%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office27%
Service5%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$68kMedian Home Value+$1.3k (2010–19)
36%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$166 (2010–19)
81%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached28%
Mobile home72%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200936%
Built 1990 to 199936%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K63%
$100K to $149K16%
$500K to $749K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity42%
LP gas58%
Crime
Violent Crime in Speed
United States45
North Carolina20
Rocky Mount Metro Area11
Edgecombe County15
Property Crime in Speed
United States48
North Carolina30
Rocky Mount Metro Area12
Edgecombe County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Speed
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding61
Tornado33
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Speed, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Speed, NC
Colleges
Colleges near Speed, NC
North Carolina Wesleyan College
19 miles, W
East Carolina University
25 miles, S
Barton College
31 miles, SW
Chowan University
38 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Speed, NC
Vidant Edgecombe Hospital
7 miles, SW
Our Community Hospital
11 miles, N
Nash General Hospital
23 miles, W
Martin General Hospital
23 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Speed, NC
Pitt-Greenville Airport
23 miles, S
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
66 miles, S
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
75 miles, W
Albert J Ellis Airport
79 miles, S