Clarkton, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Bladen County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
875 Population 700/sq mi density
$137,500 Home Value $143,030 Zillow
$1,125 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Clarkton, NC

At a Glance

Home Value
$137,500
51% below
Zillow: $143,030
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
3% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
68% below
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
42.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Clarkton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
49%
Rent
97%
Poverty
344%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
247%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clarkton a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clarkton is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,030. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 51.0% 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 1974.

Education

10.7% of adults in Clarkton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clarkton has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population875
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female41% / 60%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$15,765
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty42.6%
County GDP$1,864M
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Housing

Home Value$137,500
Rent$1,125
Ownership61.7%
Zillow$143,030
Housing Units330
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death16,588/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation84 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 40%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Clarkton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.526 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.