Wanchese, NC
Living in Wanchese
Bikeability
5
Walkability
1
Commute
89
Public Transit
13
Affordability
67
Public Safety
89
Airports
16
Hospitals
59
Colleges
20
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
6
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.7k
Population
-20 (2010–19)
43 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
19%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
71%
Family Households
+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate44%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$56k
Median Household Income
+$8.4k (2010–19)
93%
Above Poverty
+6% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
86%
Lived Here Last Year
-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K19%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector74%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office26%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$218k
Median Home Value
+$3.3k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$861
Median Monthly Rent
+$59 (2010–19)
51%
Owner-Occupied
-15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home25%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198936%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K28%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity82%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas15%
Utility gas2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wanchese
United States45
North Carolina20
Dare County14
Property Crime in Wanchese
United States48
North Carolina30
Dare County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wanchese
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding15
Tornado20
Coastal Flooding34
Hurricane Force Winds8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wanchese, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wanchese, NC
Wanchese Christian Academy
1 miles, E
Heron Pond Montessori School
16 miles, N
Jarvisburg Christian Academy
28 miles, NW
Foreshadow Academy
41 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Wanchese, NC
Elizabeth City State University
44 miles, NW
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
45 miles, NW
Sentara College of Health Sciences
73 miles, NW
Regent University
73 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wanchese, NC
The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc
7 miles, N
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
46 miles, NW
Vidant Chowan Hospital
56 miles, W
Washington County Hosp Inc
62 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Wanchese, NC
Norfolk International Airport
79 miles, NW
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
95 miles, SW
Pitt-Greenville Airport
99 miles, W
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
101 miles, NW