Gulf, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Lee County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
185
Population
203/sq mi density
61°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Gulf, NC
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
8% below
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
How Gulf Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gulf's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gulf a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
18.1% of adults in Gulf hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gulf has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population185
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density203/mi²
Male / Female31% / 69%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$29,069
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,261M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$262,502
Housing Units122
Rent Burden26.6%
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,122/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation247 ft
Education
CBachelor's+18.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Gulf was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 137 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.