Governors Club, NC

North Carolina · Chatham County · Durham-Chapel Hill Metro

Governors Club is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,772. Residents earn $214,643 per year, which is 186% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

1,772 Population 751/sq mi density

$214,643 Median Income $156,397 per capita

$908,500 Home Value $620,620 Zillow

60°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr

143 Violent Crime/100K 2,238 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.9 / 5.0

$214,643 median income, 2.9% unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$908,500 home value

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

143 violent crimes/100K (62% below avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

77.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $214,643

186% higher than US avg

Home Value $908,500

222% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 143/100K

62% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 77.6%

130% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 26.7%

17% lower than US avg

Unemployment 2.9%

19% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

How Governors Club Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,772

Median Age65.6 yrs

Density751/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 91%

Veterans5.8%

Economy

A+

Median Income$214,643

Per Capita$156,397

Unemployment2.9%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$2,919M

Commute28 min

Housing

Home Value$908,500

RentN/A

Ownership97.9%

Zillow$620,620

Housing Units901

Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

Violent143/100K

Property2,238/100K

Health

Obesity26.7%

Uninsured7.9%

Smoking9.5%

Depression23.9%

Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)

AQI40 (Good)

Rain48.9 in/yr

Sunny Days310/yr

Elevation496 ft (151 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+77.6%

High School+96.5%

Graduate+44.1%

School Score5.94

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%

Commute28 min

Broadband100.0%

EV Stations31

Libraries3

Is Governors Club a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Governors Club receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Governors Club offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Governors Club is $214,643, which is significantly higher than the national average / 186% above $75,149. This places Governors Club among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Governors Club is $908,500, making it a premium housing market at 222% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Governors Club is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 143 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,238 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Governors Club is a highly educated community / 77.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Governors Club enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 310 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Governors Club has a population of 1,772 with a density of 751 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles. The median age is 65.6 years, 69% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.8% female and 50.2% male. The city is predominantly White (90.7%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 4.2% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.6% of residents. 5.8% of the population are veterans. 7.7% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 99.2% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,772

Total Population

751

People / sq mi

65.6yrs

Median Age

69% above US avg

2.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%

Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Governors Club vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.6%

22% above US avg

Spanish 4.4%

67% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Governors Club vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Governors Club is $214,643, which is 186% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $156,397 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $998, 30% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 2,182 business establishments, including 119 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.3, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 41.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Governors Club vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$214,643
	186% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$156,397
Avg Weekly Wage	$998
IRS Avg AGI	$125,177
Gini Index	0.496 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.9%
	19% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	2,182
County GDP	$2,919M

Business (County)

Restaurants	119
Healthcare	163
Retail	189
Manufacturing	71

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,662
	62% above US avg
Cost of Living	94.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	0.62%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	28.4 min
Drive Alone	48.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	41.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Governors Club is $908,500, 222% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $620,620, lower than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 98.7% of their list price. Fair market rent ranges from $981 for a one-bedroom to $1,161 for a two-bedroom apartment. 97.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 901 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 2003. The average annual property tax is $5,662 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$908,500
	222% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$620,620
Median List Price	$799,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$799,900
$/Sq Ft	$283
Homes Sold	2
Sale-to-List Ratio	98.7%
Price Drops	0.0%
Inventory	20

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	27.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$932
1 Bedroom	$981
2 Bedrooms	$1,161
3 Bedrooms	$1,499
4 Bedrooms	$1,780

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	97.9%
Owner-Occupied	97.9%
Renter-Occupied	2.1%
Housing Units	901
Median Year Built	2003

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,662
	62% above US avg
Effective Rate	0.62%

In Governors Club, 26.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.1% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.6% of residents, below the national average. 28.6% have high blood pressure. 9.5% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 17.2% report binge drinking. 17.1% are physically inactive, below the national average. 23.9% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 14.7% experience frequent mental distress. 7.9% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,067. The dentist ratio is 1:1,997. 72.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.3 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Governors Club vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	26.7%
	17% below US avg
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart Disease	4.6%
High Blood Pressure	28.6%
Asthma	10.1%
COPD	4.6%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	9.5%
	32% below US avg
Binge Drinking	17.2%
Physical Inactivity	17.1%
Depression	23.9%
Mental Distress	14.7%
Physical Distress	9.6%
Short Sleep	29.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	99.2%
Uninsured	7.9%
	8% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,067
Dentists	1:1,997
Mental Health	1:559
Checkup Rate	78.8%
Dental Visits	67.0%
Premature Death	7,552/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.3/10
Exercise Access	72.8%
Healthcare Facilities	163

Governors Club has a violent crime rate of 143 per 100,000 residents, 62% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,238 per 100,000, 14% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 10 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Governors Club receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Governors Club vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	142.9/100K
	62% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	2,237.9/100K
	14% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	10
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Governors Club enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 496 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.7°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	496 ft (151 m)
Area	2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density	751/sq mi
Coordinates	35.8422°N, 79.0475°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Chatham County County
Nearest Airport	Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) 15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"

29% above US avg

Snowfall 2.8"

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.37"

Driest Month (Apr) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	67.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	46.9 / 100
Community Resilience	56.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 26, 2019.

Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	133 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	73 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	75 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	139 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2022	Ian	Category 1	283 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	222 km
2019	Dorian	Category 2	275 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	213 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	251 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	254 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	245 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	257 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	229 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	154 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	199 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	202 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	78 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	161 km
1989	Hugo	Category 2	226 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	262 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	216 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

300 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 671 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988	EF4	27 km	4
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	92 km	2
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	61 km	6
Mar 28, 2010	EF3	94 km	0
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	53 km	0
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	29 km	2
Feb 22, 1971	EF3	86 km	2
Mar 24, 1969	EF3	90 km	1
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	74 km	1
Mar 15, 1953	EF3	86 km	0
May 13, 2019	EF2	55 km	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	15 km	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF2	68 km	0
Feb 24, 2016	EF2	72 km	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF2	68 km	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF2	93 km	0
Oct 27, 2010	EF2	83 km	0
May 5, 2009	EF2	87 km	0
Nov 15, 2008	EF2	90 km	1
May 8, 2008	EF2	91 km	1

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OVERHILLS (1,436 ac, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2006	OVERHILLS	1,436	69 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,090	87 km
2008	HIGHWAY 1	766	62 km
2019	UNNAMED	748	94 km
2009	UNNAMED	686	93 km
1995	UNNAMED	510	89 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
February	42°F (6°C)	3.6 in
March	50°F (10°C)	4.3 in
April	59°F (15°C)	3.1 in	Driest
May	66°F (19°C)	4.3 in
June	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	4.4 in	Wettest
September	71°F (22°C)	4.0 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.6 in
November	51°F (10°C)	3.4 in
December	42°F (6°C)	3.3 in

Governors Club has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and April the driest (3.1").

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Governors Club is located in Chatham County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 77.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 130% above the national average of 33.7%. 96.5% have completed high school. 44.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.9 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 55.7% of the vote, a 12.5-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet access (above the 90.0% national rate). The area has 31 EV charging stations. There are 3 public libraries serving the community. 163 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 48.3% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.2%

D 55.7%

Winner: Democrat by 12.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	10
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	77.6%
	130% above US avg
High School+	96.5%
Graduate Degree+	44.1%
School Test Score	5.94

A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	751/sq mi
Total Area	2.4 sq mi
County	Chatham County County

Services

Broadband Access	100.0%
Avg Download Speed	118.2 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	36.5 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	31
Alt Fuel Stations	33
Public Libraries	3
Healthcare Facilities	163
Restaurants	119
Retail Stores	189

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	28.4 min
Drive Alone	48.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	41.0%

Average costs for common services in Governors Club. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$236 ($141–$377)
Specialist Visit	$330 ($189–$519)
Urgent Care Visit	$189 ($94–$330)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,075 ($754–$4,715)
Dental Cleaning	$123 ($71–$189)
Dental Filling	$236 ($141–$377)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$42 ($24–$71)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$71 ($47–$113)
Brake Pad Replacement	$283 ($141–$472)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19–$71)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$566 ($377–$943)
Battery Replacement	$189 ($94–$330)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$94 ($57–$141)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$85 ($47–$132)
HVAC Repair	$377 ($141–$754)
HVAC System Install	$6,601 ($3,772–$11,316)
Roof Repair	$943 ($377–$1,886)
Roof Replacement	$8,487 ($5,187–$14,145)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,415 ($472–$3,301)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,145 ($4,715–$28,290)
DUI Defense	$4,715 ($1,886–$9,430)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,415 ($754–$2,829)
Will Preparation	$472 ($189–$943)
Trust Preparation	$2,358 ($943–$4,715)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut	$52 ($28–$94)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$141 ($71–$236)
Manicure	$24 ($14–$42)
Pedicure	$38 ($24–$61)
Massage (1 Hour)	$75 ($47–$123)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.87 ($2.83–$5.19)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.30 ($2.36–$4.72)
Loaf of Bread	$3.58 ($2.36–$5.19)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.24 ($2.83–$6.13)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.19 ($3.77–$7.07)
Rice (per lb)	$0.94 ($0.57–$1.70)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$132 ($75–$236)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$141)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$113)
Internet (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$94)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$61 ($28–$94)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$80 ($47–$141)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$189 ($71–$472)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,886 ($1,132–$3,301)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$123)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.54–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$94 ($28–$236)
Driver's License Renewal	$28 ($14–$71)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,132 ($566–$2,358)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$943 ($472–$1,886)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$377 ($189–$660)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$47 ($24–$94)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$943 ($377–$2,358)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,788 ($4,715–$28,290)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$57 ($28–$94)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$94 ($47–$189)
Dog Grooming	$57 ($28–$94)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19–$71)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$283 ($141–$472)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$189 ($94–$377)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$985
Toddler	$790
Preschool	$716
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$704
Toddler	$649
Preschool	$608

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Chatham County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	2,869	204	$46,503	1.08
Accommodation & Food Services	1,941	122	$23,220	1.15
Construction	1,882	260	$60,491	1.93
Retail Trade	1,805	176	$33,170	0.97
Manufacturing	1,660	80	$57,967	1.09
Administrative & Waste Services	1,176	146	$51,267	1.08
Professional & Technical Services	1,034	376	$86,389	0.80
Other Services	800	212	$45,457	1.43
Wholesale Trade	496	110	$75,232	0.68
Transportation & Warehousing	422	56	$45,160	0.54
Educational Services	358	37	$41,076	0.93
Finance & Insurance	291	100	$80,867	0.39
Real Estate	224	108	$55,856	0.78
Arts & Entertainment	133	21	$26,336	0.43
Information & Technology	82	56	$136,517	0.24
Utilities	33	6	$119,841	0.47
Management of Companies	26	8	$68,638	0.08
Unclassified	4	9	$74,769	0.15

Radio Stations near Governors Club

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Psychedelic Jukebox	—	MP3 128 kbps
Afrobeats jazz	afrobeats, amapiano	MP3
WCMC-FM 99.9 The Fan ESPN	carolina hurricanes, sports	AAC+ 64 kbps
WCPE TheClassicalStation	classical	AAC+ 128 kbps
Jukin Oldies	beach music, oldies	MP3 64 kbps
WXDU 88.7 FM Duke University Radio	duke, durham	MP3 128 kbps
Radio 252	classic, oldies	MP3 192 kbps
WRAL News+	local news, news	AAC+ 64 kbps
100.7 WRDU	—	UNKNOWN
His Radio	christian, contemporary	AAC+ 96 kbps
95.7 That Station	aaa, adult contemporary	AAC+ 64 kbps
WKNC 88.1 HD2	college radio, indie	MP3 192 kbps
WKNC 88.1 HD1	blues, classical	MP3 192 kbps
Little Raleigh Radio: High quality 64 Kbps AAC+	country, independent radio	AAC+ 64 kbps
WXYC	freeform	MP3 128 kbps

National Parks Near Governors Club

20 national parks and monuments found near Governors Club.

Park	Type	Fee
Bushy Lake State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Carver's Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Deep River State Trail	State Park	Free
Dutchmans Creek Mitigation Site	State Park	Free
Eno River State Park	State Park	Free
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park	National Military Park	Free
Haw River State Park	State Park	Free
Hemlock Bluffs State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Lower Haw River State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Mayo River State Park	State Park	Free
Mayo River State Park	State Park	Free
Mitchell Mill State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Mountains-to-Sea Trail	State Park	Free
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Occoneechee State Park	State Park	Free
Os-058	State Park	Free
Raven Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Staunton River State Park	State Park	Free
Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve	State Park	Free
William B. Umstead State Park	State Park	Free

Museums in Governors Club

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF LIFE & SCIENCE	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM		9192205429	$8,419,493
CONTEMPORARY SCIENCE CENTER	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM			$2,224,155
KIDZU CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	201 SOUTH ESTES DRIVE	9199331455	$643,445
NORTH CAROLINA COLLECTION	GENERAL MUSEUM	WILSON LIBRARY UNC CAMPUS BOX 3930	9199621172	$384,700
NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		9193625416	$182,498
MUSEUM OF DURHAM HISTORY	GENERAL MUSEUM	500 WEST MAIN STREET	9192469993	$164,900
CHAPEL HILL PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9199293233	$123,698
HISTORICAL HILLSBOROUGH COMMISSION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	310 NORTH CHURTON STREET	9197327451	$103,127
MARIAN CHEEK JACKSON CENTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9199601670	$94,558
LIBERTY ARTS	ART MUSEUM		9192602931	$86,606
HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF DURHAM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	115 MARKET STREET SUITE 221	9196823036	$73,576
ORANGE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM			$59,553
21C MUSEUM HOTEL - DURHAM	GENERAL MUSEUM
ACKLAND ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		9199665736
AFRICAN AMERICAN EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ORGANIZATION	GENERAL MUSEUM
APEX HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1101 OLIVE CHAPEL ROAD	9193628097
BLUE HEAVEN CAROLINA BASKETBALL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9199295877
CAROL G. BELK GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
CAROLINA BASKETBALL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9199626000
CHAPEL HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	523 E FRANKLIN ST	9199291793
CHARLES R KEITH ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		9199296383
COKER ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		9199620522
DURHAM-ORANGE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FOOTHILLS HERITAGE FARM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
GATES MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9196848112
HISTORY OF MEDICINE COLLECTIONS	HISTORY MUSEUM		9196848111
HISTORY-MEDICINE COLLECTIONS	GENERAL MUSEUM	411 CHAPEL DRIVE	9196605870
JEWISH HERITAGE FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		9199321844
LIFT CONTEMPORARY	GENERAL MUSEUM
MAYNARD PEARSON HOUSE TRUST	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MONCURE MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM
MOOREFIELDS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9197324941
MOREHEAD PLANETARIUM AND SCIENCE CENTER	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		9199621236
MUSEUM OF LIFE AND SCIENCE	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	433 MURRAY AVENUE	9192205429
NASHER MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		9196845135
NATIONAL HAT MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
NORFOLK & SOUTHERN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	ART MUSEUM		9194160965
NORTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		9199620522
PREVATTE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
S.O.S. VOLENCE AWARENESS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	2402 N DUKE ST
SARAH P. DUKE GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		9196843698
SEARSTONE BOTANICAL CONSERVATORY FOUNDATION	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		9194669366
SEVEN OF SEVENATE	GENERAL MUSEUM		9194607942
ST. JOSEPH'S HISTORIC FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9196831709
TRADING PATH PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9196440600
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HERBARIUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER
WILLIAM LANIER HUNT ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		9199626931

Libraries in Governors Club

Name	Address	Annual Visits
DURHAM COUNTY LIBRARY	300 N ROXBORO ST	1,599,551
CHAPEL HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY	100 LIBRARY DR	543,547
ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	137 W MARGARET LN	259,475
CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES	197 NC HWY 87 N	192,124

Farmers Markets in Governors Club

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Apex Farmers Market	220 N. Salem St.	04/18/2015 to 10/17/2015	Sat: 8:30 AM-12:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Carrboro Farmers' Market	301 West Main Street	11/07/2015 to 03/26/2016	Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Chatham Mills Farmers' Market	480 Hillsboro St	04/04/2015 to 09/26/2015	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Duke Farmers Market	Research Drive, Duke University Medical Center Campus	04/24/2015 to 09/25/2015	Fri: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Duke Farmers Market at Duke Regional Hospital	3643 N. Roxboro Rd.	05/06/2014 to 09/30/2014	Tue: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;
Duke Mobile Farmers Market	The Sarah P. Duke Gardens on Anderson Drive	04/08/2014 to 09/30/2014	Tue: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Durham Farmers' Market	501 Foster Street	04/02/2016 to 11/19/2016	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Durham Roots Farmers Market	1058 W Club Blvd	04/16/2016 to 10/29/2016	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
EFLAND FARMERS MARKET	off Hwy 70 between Efland Supermarket & Newbergs Automotive
Eno River Farmers Market in Downtown Hillsborough	144 E. Margaret Lane	04/01/2016 to	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Fearington Farmers Market	Route 1 box 323 J				Visit
Fearrington Farmers' Market	East Camden	04/03/2018 to 11/20/2018	Tue: 4:00 AM-6:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Food Shuttlle					Visit
Hillsborough Farmers Market	460 Waterstone Drive	04/01/2017 to 10/28/2017	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Holly Springs Farmers Market	300 West Ballentine Street	11/03/2018 to 04/20/2019	Sat: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM;
Mobile Farm Fresh of NC					Visit
Pittsboro Farmers Market	Chatham County Fairgrounds				Visit
South Durham Farmers' Market	5410 NC Highway 55	04/04/2015 to 10/31/2015	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Southern Village Farmers Market	Aberdeen Drive at Market Street	05/01/2012 to 10/31/2012	Thu: 3:30 PM-6:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
The Chapel Hill Farmers' Market	201 South Estes Drive	04/01/2017 to 11/18/2017	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Western Wake Farmers' Market	1225 Morrisville Carpenter Rd.	04/05/2014 to 03/28/2015	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit

Breweries in Governors Club

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Aviator Brewery	Food & Drink, Brewery, Breweries	209 Technology Park Ln	9195672337
Bombshell Beer Co, Bombshell Beer Company	Brewery and Beer Garden, Brewery, Beer Garden	120 Quantum St	9198231933	Visit
Bowling's	breweries & brew pubs, bar & grill restaurants, service stations, Bars, Durham, NC, Restaurants & B	4530 N Roxboro St	9194773713	Visit
Br��eprint Brewing Co.	Brewery	1229 Perry Rd		Visit
Bull City Burger and Brewery	Brewery, Burger Joint	107 E Parrish St	9196802333	Visit
Bull City Ciderworks	Food & Drink, Brewery, Breweries, Brewery Downtown Durham	113 S Elizabeth St	13367493074	Visit
Carolina Brewery	Bars & Clubs, Caterers, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Night Clubs, Taverns, Bars, Restaurant, Brew Pubs,	460 W Franklin St	9199421800	Visit
Carolina Origins Brewery	Brewery	510 S Lasalle St
Foothills Brewing Beer Garden At Durham Athletic Park	Beer Garden and Brewery Bull Durham	409 Blackwell St
Growler Grlz	Brewery Tours, Food & Drink, Tours & Activities	4810 Hope Valley Rd	9199732755
Jc's Kitchen	brewery, cafeteria, food and drink, Restaurants, southern / soul food restaurant, Southern / Soul Fo	706 E Main St	9196806227	Visit
Kipos Greek Tavern	breweries & brew pubs, cocktail lounges, restaurants, bar & grill restaurants, cocktail lounge resta	431 W Franklin St	9194252750	Visit
Koal Brewery and Taproom	Bar and Brewery, Bar and Brewery Southwest Raleigh	4816 Edgecliff Ct
Lincoln Brewing Co. At Brier Creek	Beer Store, Wine Shop, and Brewery	2121 Tw Alexander Dr	9199730533	Visit
Mystery Brewing Company	Brewery	437 Dimmocks Mill Rd	9196978379	Visit
Ponysaurus Brewing	Brewery, Beer Bar	219 Hood St	9784827701	Visit
Roost At Fearrington	Snack Place and Brewery	2000 Fearrington Village Ctr	9195421145
Safiya's Crib	NC">Brewery, NC">Home (private)	3117 Wilderness Rd
Steel String Brewery	Brewery	106 S Greensboro St	9192407215	Visit
The Back Bar At Top of The Hill	Brewery and Bar	100 E Franklin St	9199298676
Yester Years	Breweries, Food & Drink	300 E Main St	9196495101

Cell Towers in Governors Club

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
ON JONES FERRY 4.6 MI WSW	TOWER	332
3727 OLD APEX HOLLY SPRINGS RD	TOWER	140
Pittsboro Cell Site - 1062 PITTSBORO FIRE TOWER ROAD	TOWER	127
2408 BUCKHORN ROAD	TOWER	126
(I40 Orange) 4425 ORANGE GROVE RD	GTOWER	96
Merry Oaks Cell Site - 220 NEW ELAM CHURCH RD	TOWER	92
BURTON CELL SITE 2929 BURTON ROAD	TOWER	90
EFLAND CELL SITE - 3716 SOUTHERN DRIVE	TOWER	76
GOVERNOR'S CLUB CELL SITE - 1957 LYSTRA ROAD	TOWER	61

Bridges in Governors Club

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2003	43	25,000	F
Culvert	Concrete	1997	24	22,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1976	451	7,600	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1977	170	3,400	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1981	21	1,700	F
Culvert	Concrete	2004	21	800	F

Amtrak Stations in Governors Club

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Durham, NC	601 West Main Street	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Governors Club

2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
ARAUCO NORTH AMERICA, INC.	985 CORINTH ROAD	CHATHAM
PERFORMANCE FIBERS, INC.	338 PEA RDG RD	WAKE

Airports Near Governors Club

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Raleigh-Durham International Airport	RDU	Large Airport
Danville Regional Airport	DAN	Medium Airport
Johnston Regional Airport	—	Medium Airport
Pope Field	POB	Medium Airport
Simmons Army Air Field	FBG	Medium Airport
Bagwell Airport	—	Small Airport
Barclaysville Field	—	Small Airport
Barker Field	—	Small Airport
BHH Aviation Airport	—	Small Airport
Blackbriar Airport	—	Small Airport
Boyd Field	—	Small Airport
Brooks Field	—	Small Airport
Burlington Alamance Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
C A G Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Caswell Airport	—	Small Airport
Causey Airport	—	Small Airport
Charles Field	—	Small Airport
Cox Airport	—	Small Airport
Dakota Air Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Dead Dog Airport	—	Small Airport
Dean Field	—	Small Airport
Deck Airpark	—	Small Airport
Deer Run Airport	—	Small Airport
Derby Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Derksen Airport	—	Small Airport
Eagles Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Fiddleair Airport	—	Small Airport
Fields Airport	—	Small Airport
Flint Ridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Flyers Airpark	—	Small Airport
Fuquay Airport / Angier Field	—	Small Airport
Gary Fox Airport	—	Small Airport
Gilliam-McConnell Airfield	—	Small Airport
Greensboro Executive Airport	—	Small Airport
H & J Strip Airport	—	Small Airport
Hardaway Field	—	Small Airport
Harnett Regional Jetport Airport	—	Small Airport
Henderson Oxford Airport	—	Small Airport
Hinshaw (Greenacres) Airport	—	Small Airport
Holeman Field	—	Small Airport
Holland Drop Zone Airstrip	—	Small Airport
K & D Airport	—	Small Airport
Kecks Airport	—	Small Airport
Kimrey Airport	—	Small Airport
Lake Ridge Aero Park Airport	—	Small Airport
Larry F Warren Field	—	Small Airport
Loop Field Ultralight Flightpark	—	Small Airport
Maurey Drop Zone Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Mclean Brothers Airport	—	Small Airport
Merifield Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Governors Club

14 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone


	516 Rigsbee Avenue
	100 North Greensboro Street

Central Business District Sub Station
Chapel Hill Police Station
District 3 substation	8 Consultant Place
Duke University Police	502 Oregon Street
Durham Police Department	5285 North Roxboro Street
Durham Police Department Substation 4
Hillsborough Police Station	127 North Churton Street
Holly Springs Police Department	750 Holly Springs Road
Morrisville Police Station	260 Town Hall Drive
Orange County Court House
Orange County Sheriff's Office	106 East Margaret Lane
Pittsboro Police Department	635 East Street
Police Shooting Range
UNC Public Safety Building

Grocery Stores in Governors Club

2 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Walmart SuperCenter 3182	Super Store	12500 US 15 501 N
Weaver Street Market 2	Super Store	716 Market St

Treatment Centers in Governors Club

22 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Bicycle Health - Telehealth	Substance Abuse	844-943-2514
Carolina House	Mental Health	919-864-1004
Carolina Outreach LLC	Both	919-251-9001
Dharma Counseling Services	Both	919-737-8996
Durham County - Justice Services Department	Substance Abuse	919-560-0500
Durham Treatment Center - Metro Treatment of North Carolina LP	Substance Abuse	919-286-1509 x28905
Eleanor Health - Durham	Both	919-765-8730
First Step Services	Substance Abuse	919-651-8349
Freedom House Recovery Center	Substance Abuse	919-942-2803 x244
Freedom House Recovery Center - Chapel Hill Womens Halfway House	Substance Abuse	919-942-2803 x213
Freedom House Recovery Center - Facility Based Crisis and Detox Center	Substance Abuse	919-942-2803 x217
Freedom House Recovery Center - Mens Halfway House	Substance Abuse	919-425-5472
Freedom House Recovery Center - Mens Residential Program	Substance Abuse	919-942-2803 x215
Freedom House Recovery Center - Womens Halfway House	Substance Abuse	919-957-7386
Genesis SA/DWI/MH Services	Substance Abuse	919-321-6643
Healing with CAARE Inc	Substance Abuse	919-451-0072
Insight Program	Substance Abuse	919-679-7577
Lucy Daniels Ctr for Early Childhood	Mental Health	919-677-1400
Morse Clinic Of Durham PC	Substance Abuse	919-294-8621
RAPHA Healthcare Services	Substance Abuse	919-471-5474
Reliable Health Services	Both	919-596-9479 x1
Triangle Residential Options for - Substance Abusers Inc (TROSA)	Substance Abuse	919-419-1059

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Frequently Asked Questions About Governors Club

What is the population of Governors Club?

Governors Club has a population of 1,772 residents and is located in North Carolina. The population density is 751 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 65.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.8% female and 50.2% male.

Is Governors Club expensive to live in?

Governors Club is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.3 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $214,643, 186% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $908,500 (222% above the U.S. median). The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Governors Club safe?

Governors Club is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 143 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,238 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Governors Club receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Governors Club?

Governors Club enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.9 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Governors Club?

The job market in Governors Club is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $998. There are 2,182 business establishments in the area, including 119 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 41.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Governors Club?

The median home value in Governors Club is $908,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $620,620. The homeownership rate is 97.9%. The average annual property tax is $5,662.

How are the schools in Governors Club?

Schools in Governors Club score 5.9 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 77.6% of adults in Governors Club hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 96.5% have completed high school. 44.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Governors Club?

The obesity rate in Governors Club is 26.7% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 9.5% of adults are smokers. 17.1% are physically inactive. 23.9% of residents report depression. 7.9% lack health insurance. 72.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,067.

What is transportation like in Governors Club?

The average commute in Governors Club is 28 minutes. 48.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 41.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Governors Club?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Governors Club is 90.7% White, 4.2% Black or African American, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino. 95.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.4% speak Spanish. 5.8% of the population are military veterans. 7.7% of residents have a disability. 99.2% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Governors Village, NC 2,148 pop · 1.4 mi Fearrington Village, NC 2,535 pop · 3.5 mi Briar Chapel, NC 6,084 pop · 4.1 mi Chapel Hill, NC 59,889 pop · 6.0 mi Carrboro, NC 21,170 pop · 6.2 mi Pittsboro, NC 4,640 pop · 10.4 mi Morrisville, NC 30,471 pop · 11.7 mi Apex, NC 67,765 pop · 12.5 mi Durham, NC 288,465 pop · 12.5 mi Cary, NC 176,686 pop · 13.2 mi Hillsborough, NC 9,656 pop · 16.5 mi Saxapahaw, NC 1,501 pop · 17.1 mi Holly Springs, NC 43,429 pop · 17.5 mi Efland, NC 1,064 pop · 17.9 mi

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