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Hookerton, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Greene County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
468 Population 1,265/sq mi density
$43,000 Median Income $22,014 per capita
$77,700 Home Value $165,795 Zillow
$745 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
376 Violent Crime/100K 2,760 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$43,000 median income, 13.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,700 home value, $745/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
376 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Hookerton, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,000
43% below
$22,014 per capita
Home Value
$77,700
72% below
Zillow: $165,795
Median Rent
$745/mo
36% below
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
376/100K
1% below
2,760/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
71% below
59.6% high school+
Unemployment
13.0%
261% above
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Hookerton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
28%
Rent
64%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
361%
Crime
99%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hookerton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hookerton residents earn a median household income of $43,000 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,014. The unemployment rate stands at 13.0% (261% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 380 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hookerton is $77,700 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,795. Median rent is $745/month, with 26.7% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Hookerton reports 376 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,760/100K.

Education

9.9% of adults in Hookerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 59.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hookerton has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population468
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density1,265/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$43,000
Per Capita$22,014
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$626M
Avg Weekly Wage$929

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,700
Rent$745
Ownership50.0%
Zillow$165,795
Housing Units199
Rent Burden26.7%

Crime

F
Violent376/100K
Property2,760/100K

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,574/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation67 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+59.6%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute20 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Hookerton was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.