Ahoskie, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Hertford County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,798 Population 1,090/sq mi density
$40,762 Median Income $25,415 per capita
$123,800 Home Value $117,662 Zillow
$794 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
699 Violent Crime/100K 4,061 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$40,762 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,800 home value, $794/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
699 violent crimes/100K (84% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Ahoskie, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,762
46% below
$25,415 per capita
Home Value
$123,800
56% below
Zillow: $117,662
Median Rent
$794/mo
32% below
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
699/100K
84% above
4,061/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
29% below
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
189% above
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
38% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Ahoskie Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ahoskie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
54%
Home Value
44%
Rent
68%
Poverty
147%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
289%
Crime
184%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ahoskie a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ahoskie residents earn a median household income of $40,762 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,415. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 493 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ahoskie is $123,800 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,662. Median rent is $794/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Safety & Crime

Ahoskie reports 699 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,061/100K.

Education

23.8% of adults in Ahoskie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ahoskie has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,798
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density1,090/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$40,762
Per Capita$25,415
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$1,076M
Avg Weekly Wage$928

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,800
Rent$794
Ownership45.6%
Zillow$117,662
Housing Units2,406
Rent Burden32.8%

Crime

F
Violent699/100K
Property4,061/100K

Health

Obesity44.3%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,851/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation53 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 63%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Ahoskie was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Franklin Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.