At a Glance
Median Income
$22,583
$15,186 per capita
Violent Crime
582/100K
3,413/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.8%
46.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
49.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Chowan Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chowan Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chowan Beach a Good Place to Live?
F
1.1 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chowan Beach residents earn a median household income of $22,583 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,186. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 49.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 433 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Chowan Beach reports 582 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,413/100K.
Education
1.8% of adults in Chowan Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(95% below the national average).
46.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chowan Beach has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population407
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density2,544/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
F
Median Income$22,583
Per Capita$15,186
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty49.2%
County GDP$723M
Avg Weekly Wage$947
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership41.6%
Zillow$229,096
Housing Units181
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent582/100K
Property3,413/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,588/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation28 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.8%
High School+46.9%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Broadband21.2%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Chowan Beach was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Northeastern Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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