Hoopers Creek, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Hoopers Creek is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,623. Residents earn $64,792 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,623 Population 234/sq mi density
$64,792 Median Income $31,047 per capita
$297,300 Home Value
$1,117 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,792 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$297,300 home value, $1,117/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,792
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $297,300
5% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.4%
39% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,117
4% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.0%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.5%
56% lower than US avg

How Hoopers Creek Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,623
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,792
Per Capita$31,047
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$6,372M
Commute18 min

Housing

A
Home Value$297,300
Rent$1,117
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.1%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain59.1 in/yr
Elevation2,245 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+90.8%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute18 min
Libraries6

Is Hoopers Creek a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hoopers Creek receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Hoopers Creek offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hoopers Creek is $64,792, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hoopers Creek is $297,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,117 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Hoopers Creek enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches, including 6.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Hoopers Creek has a population of 1,623 with a density of 234 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.5%), with 5.6% Hispanic.

Population

1,623
Total Population
234
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
6.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 39.3%
Female 60.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Hoopers Creek vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.5%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.5%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hoopers Creek vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hoopers Creek is $64,792, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Hoopers Creek vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,792
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,047
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$74,950

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.5%
56% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,120
County GDP$6,372M

Business (County)

Restaurants250
Healthcare324
Retail407
Manufacturing132

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,686
5% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.24%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.0 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Hoopers Creek is $297,300, 5% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,117 (4% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$297,300
5% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,117
4% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,686
5% above US avg
Effective Rate1.24%
In Hoopers Creek, 30.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 27.1% report depression. 20.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hoopers Creek vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.0%
7% below US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure30.4%
Asthma10.9%
COPD6.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.2%
Physical Inactivity20.7%
Depression27.1%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress12.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.5%
Checkup Rate76.9%
Premature Death8,875/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access72.0%
Healthcare Facilities324

Crime Rates: Hoopers Creek vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Hoopers Creek has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 59.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall59.1 inches
55% above US avg
Snowfall6.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,245 ft (684 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (18.0 km²)
Population Density234/sq mi
Coordinates35.4449°N, 82.4356°W
County FIPS37089
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 14.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.7%
D 42.2%

Winner: Republican by 14.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.4%
39% below US avg
High School+90.8%
School Test Score5.46
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density234/sq mi
Total Area6.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities324
Restaurants250
Retail Stores407

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.0 min
Work from Home0.0%

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