At a Glance
Median Income
$50,625
$25,883 per capita
Home Value
$112,100
Zillow: $208,392
Median Rent
$950/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
19.8% smoking rate
How Black Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Black Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Black Creek a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Black Creek residents earn a median household income of $50,625 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,883. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1% (208% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,155 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Black Creek is $112,100 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,392. Median rent is $950/month, with 23.1% 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 1989.
Education
7.2% of adults in Black Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Black Creek has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population736
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,037/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$50,625
Per Capita$25,883
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$5,166M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,100
Rent$950
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$208,392
Housing Units340
Rent Burden23.1%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,403/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
Elevation125 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute37 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Black Creek was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.