Cofield, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Hertford County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
284 Population 90/sq mi density
$57,800 Home Value $116,955 Zillow
$763 Median Rent 42.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Cofield, NC

At a Glance

Home Value
$57,800
79% below
Zillow: $116,955
Median Rent
$763/mo
34% below
42.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
16.8%
367% above
24.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
39% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Cofield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
21%
Rent
66%
Poverty
195%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
467%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cofield a Good Place to Live?

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2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cofield is $57,800 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,955. Median rent is $763/month, with 42.9% 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

17.4% of adults in Cofield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cofield 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

Population284
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density90/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$36,753
Unemployment16.8%
Poverty24.2%
County GDP$1,076M
Avg Weekly Wage$928

Housing

Home Value$57,800
Rent$763
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$116,955
Housing Units222
Rent Burden42.9%

Health

Obesity44.6%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,851/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation42 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 63%
Commute19 min
Broadband68.1%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Cofield was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Franklin Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.