Hertford County, NC

Living in Hertford County

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Bikeability 29
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Walkability 43
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Commute 45
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 24
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Hospitals 36
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Colleges 23
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Schools 20
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Residents

24k Population -372 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black59%
Caucasian33%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate33%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector65%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$89k Median Home Value +$5.6k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$487 Median Monthly Rent +$106 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home25%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas21%
Utility gas8%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Hertford County

United States45
North Carolina20

Property Crime in Hertford County

United States48
North Carolina30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (68%)(30%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump30%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 4 2
Feb 43 3 1
Mar 49 4 0
Apr 58 3 0
May 66 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 77 5 0
Sep 71 4 0
Oct 61 3 0
Nov 52 3 0
Dec 43 3 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hertford County

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding36
Tornado26
Coastal Flooding4
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Hertford County, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Hertford County, NC

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Ridgecroft School
2 miles, SW
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Northeast Academy
18 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Hertford County, NC

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Chowan University
8 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Hertford County, NC

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Vidant Chowan Hospital
29 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Hertford County, NC

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