Turkey, NC
Living in Turkey
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute61
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety84
Airports4
Hospitals43
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools7
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
246Population-125 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
7%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
79%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black27%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate52%
Some College16%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone21%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K37%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector61%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office29%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$86kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$408Median Monthly Rent+$98 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached78%
Mobile home22%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity80%
LP gas16%
Utility gas4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Turkey
United States45
North Carolina20
Sampson County15
Property Crime in Turkey
United States48
North Carolina30
Sampson County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 45 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 6 | 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 Turkey
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding47
Tornado29
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Turkey, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Turkey, NC
New Life Christian Academy
7 miles, W
West Duplin Christian Academy
9 miles, E
Spirit of Life Christian Academy
10 miles, W
Mintz Christian Academy
18 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Turkey, NC
University of Mount Olive
16 miles, NE
Heritage Bible College
35 miles, NW
Methodist University
40 miles, W
Fayetteville State University
40 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Turkey, NC
Sampson Regional Medical Center
8 miles, W
Vidant Duplin Hospital
13 miles, E
Cherry Hospital
29 miles, N
Wayne Memorial Hospital
31 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Turkey, NC
Albert J Ellis Airport
34 miles, E
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
39 miles, W
Wilmington International Airport
53 miles, S
Pitt-Greenville Airport
63 miles, NE