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Kelly, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Bladen County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
706 Population 61/sq mi density
$51,155 Median Income $38,356 per capita
$125,200 Home Value $161,117 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,155 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,200 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Kelly, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,155
32% below
$38,356 per capita
Home Value
$125,200
56% below
Zillow: $161,117
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
3,131/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Kelly Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
44%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kelly a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kelly residents earn a median household income of $51,155 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,356. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 677 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kelly is $125,200 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,117. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Safety & Crime

Kelly reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,131/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Kelly hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kelly has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population706
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,155
Per Capita$38,356
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,864M
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,200
Rent
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$161,117
Housing Units384
Rent Burden29.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,131/100K

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death16,588/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation23 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 40%
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Kelly was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.526 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.