Deep Run, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Lenoir County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
548 Population 193/sq mi density
$46,913 Median Income $33,125 per capita
$65,900 Home Value $148,693 Zillow
$760 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$46,913 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,900 home value, $760/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Deep Run, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,913
38% below
$33,125 per capita
Home Value
$65,900
77% below
Zillow: $148,693
Median Rent
$760/mo
35% below
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
71% below
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Deep Run Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
23%
Rent
65%
Poverty
86%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Deep Run a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Deep Run residents earn a median household income of $46,913 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,125. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,412 business establishments, including 98 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Deep Run is $65,900 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,693. Median rent is $760/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 1986.

Education

9.8% of adults in Deep Run hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Deep Run has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population548
Median Age65.2 yrs
Density193/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans13.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,913
Per Capita$33,125
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$3,627M
Avg Weekly Wage$963

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,900
Rent$760
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$148,693
Housing Units250
Rent Burden32.8%

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death14,785/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation108 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute17 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Deep Run was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
43.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.