At a Glance
Violent Crime
265/100K
3,402/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gulf a Good Place to Live?
D
1.7 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Gulf reports 265 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,402/100K.
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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population185
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density203/mi²
Male / Female31% / 69%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%
Crime
F
Violent265/100K
Property3,402/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,122/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation247 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Broadband95.0%
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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 137 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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