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Kenansville, NC

North Carolina · Duplin County

Kenansville is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,157. Residents earn $62,917 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,157 Population 546/sq mi density
$62,917 Median Income $27,967 per capita
$144,800 Home Value $194,673 Zillow
$386 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
234 Violent Crime/100K 1,053 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$62,917 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,800 home value, $386/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
234 violent crimes/100K (38% below avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $62,917
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $144,800
49% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 234/100K
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.4%
25% lower than US avg
Median Rent $386
67% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.7%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.5%
57% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,157
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density546/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 70%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,917
Per Capita$27,967
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty19.5%
County GDP$2,914M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,800
Rent$386
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$194,673
Housing Units426
Rent Burden31.6%

Crime

F
Violent234/100K
Property1,053/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary351/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Uninsured10.9%
Smoking15.2%
Depression24.9%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain57.2 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation130 ft (40 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score4.68

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.1%
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Is Kenansville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kenansville receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Kenansville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kenansville is $62,917, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. The poverty rate of 19.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kenansville is $144,800, 49% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $386 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Kenansville is below the national average at 234 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,053 per 100,000, 46% below the national average.

Education

25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Kenansville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Kenansville has a population of 1,157 with a density of 546 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 55.4% female and 44.6% male. The city is predominantly White (69.6%), with 2.2% Hispanic, 16.7% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 88.7% of residents, while 11.3% speak Spanish. 3.1% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 23.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.2% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,157
Total Population
546
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.6%
Female 55.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Kenansville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 88.7%
13% above US avg
Spanish 11.3%
16% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Kenansville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kenansville is $62,917, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,967 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $884, 38% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,178 business establishments, including 71 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.3, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 5.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Kenansville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,917
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,967
Avg Weekly Wage$884
IRS Avg AGI$51,346
Gini Index0.417 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate19.5%
57% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,178
County GDP$2,914M

Business (County)

Restaurants71
Healthcare100
Retail168
Manufacturing36

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,105
11% below US avg
Cost of Living94.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.14%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.9 min
Drive Alone79.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Kenansville is $144,800, 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $194,673, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $386 (67% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $981 for a one-bedroom to $1,161 for a two-bedroom apartment. 65.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 426 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1976. The average annual property tax is $3,105. 31.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$144,800
49% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$194,673

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$386
67% below US avg
Rent Burden31.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.3%
Owner-Occupied65.3%
Renter-Occupied34.7%
Housing Units426
Median Year Built1976

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,105
11% below US avg
Effective Rate2.14%
In Kenansville, 37.7% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.1% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.5% of residents. 36.3% have high blood pressure. 15.2% are current smokers. 15.7% report binge drinking. 24.0% are physically inactive. 24.9% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.7% experience frequent mental distress. 10.9% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:4,410. The dentist ratio is 1:3,499. 27.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.2 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Kenansville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.7%
17% above US avg
Diabetes11.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure36.3%
Asthma11.9%
COPD6.7%
Cancer6.4%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.2%
9% above US avg
Binge Drinking15.7%
Physical Inactivity24.0%
Depression24.9%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress12.7%
Short Sleep36.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.2%
Uninsured10.9%
27% above US avg
Primary Care1:4,410
Dentists1:3,499
Mental Health1:1,338
Checkup Rate78.7%
Dental Visits58.2%
Premature Death11,990/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access27.2%
Healthcare Facilities100
Kenansville has a violent crime rate of 234 per 100,000 residents, 38% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 0.0 per 100,000, robbery at 117.0, rape at 117.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,053 per 100,000, 46% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 702, burglary at 351, vehicle theft at 0 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 20 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Kenansville receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent233.9/100K
38% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape117.0/100K
Robbery117.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,052.6/100K
46% below US avg
Burglary350.9/100K
Theft701.8/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20
Traffic Accidents13
Avg Accident Severity2.8 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Kenansville enjoys a temperate climate with 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 130 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation130 ft (40 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density546/sq mi
Coordinates34.9598°N, 77.9660°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDuplin County County
Nearest AirportKinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.09"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.5 / 100
Community Resilience6.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood No Rating
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Feb 11, 2014.

Aug 6, 1994 4 km SSW of Bayboro, North Carolina M3.6 109 km
Feb 11, 2014 7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina M2.9 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

25 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 217 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 128 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 137 km
2018 Florence Category 3 85 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 133 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 122 km
2011 Irene Category 1 128 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 119 km
2004 Alex Category 2 166 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 265 km
2004 Charley Category 1 146 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 128 km
1999 Irene Category 2 179 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 61 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 203 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 67 km
1996 Fran Category 3 45 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 34 km
1994 Gordon Category 1 250 km
1993 Emily Category 3 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

482 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 58 fatalities, 1,130 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 28 km 3
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 45 km 16
Aug 8, 2024 EF3 77 km 1
Apr 25, 2014 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 15, 2008 EF3 88 km 1
Nov 16, 2006 EF3 73 km 8
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 27 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 84 km 12
Mar 4, 1977 EF3 69 km 0
May 15, 1972 EF3 80 km 0
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 88 km 2
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 17, 1965 EF3 68 km 2
Nov 8, 1957 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 18 km 0
Mar 15, 1953 EF3 91 km 0
Aug 7, 2024 EF2 35 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (77,768 ac, 1986).

Year Name Acres Distance
1986 UNNAMED 77,768 58 km
2011 JUNIPER ROAD 31,511 55 km
1994 FISH DAY 21,772 86 km
1994 UNNAMED 7,944 30 km
1985 UNNAMED 5,807 94 km
2009 CAROLINA BAY 3,056 96 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,970 49 km
1992 GREAT LAKE 2,843 81 km
2020 CRO BRIERY BRANCH C-5/6 RX 2,783 85 km
1986 UNNAMED 2,642 52 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,462 85 km
2020 TRAM ROAD/GRASSY ROAD 2,076 61 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,027 92 km
1986 UNNAMED 2,024 75 km
2013 WOODPECKER FIRE 2,015 90 km
2010 BURNCOMP27 1,894 90 km
2020 CRO PETTIFORD CREEK - C-29/30/31 RX 1,878 89 km
2020 CRO HUNTERS CREEK C-37 RX 1,616 83 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,602 76 km
2020 CRO MILLIS ROAD C-28/26 RX 1,584 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
May 69°F (20°C) 4.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 6.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in

Kenansville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and October the driest (2.9").

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Kenansville is located in Duplin County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent, a rural community. 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25% below the national average of 33.7%. 82.1% have completed high school. 9.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 64.2% of the vote, a 29-point margin. 82.1% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 6 public libraries serving the community. 100 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 79.1% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.2%
D 35.2%

Winner: Republican by 29 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20
Traffic Accidents13
Avg Accident Severity2.8 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.4%
25% below US avg
High School+82.1%
Graduate Degree+9.2%
School Test Score4.68
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent
Population Density546/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi
CountyDuplin County County

Services

Broadband Access82.1%
Avg Download Speed96.8 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed4.8 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities100
Restaurants71
Retail Stores168

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.9 min
Drive Alone79.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.4%
Average costs for common services in Kenansville. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $236 ($141–$377)
Specialist Visit $330 ($189–$519)
Urgent Care Visit $189 ($94–$330)
Emergency Room Visit $2,075 ($754–$4,715)
Dental Cleaning $123 ($71–$189)
Dental Filling $236 ($141–$377)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $42 ($24–$71)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $71 ($47–$113)
Brake Pad Replacement $283 ($141–$472)
Tire Rotation $38 ($19–$71)
New Tires (Set of 4) $566 ($377–$943)
Battery Replacement $189 ($94–$330)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $94 ($57–$141)
Electrician (Per Hour) $85 ($47–$132)
HVAC Repair $377 ($141–$754)
HVAC System Install $6,601 ($3,772–$11,316)
Roof Repair $943 ($377–$1,886)
Roof Replacement $8,487 ($5,187–$14,145)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,415 ($472–$3,301)
Divorce (Contested) $14,145 ($4,715–$28,290)
DUI Defense $4,715 ($1,886–$9,430)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,415 ($754–$2,829)
Will Preparation $472 ($189–$943)
Trust Preparation $2,358 ($943–$4,715)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $24 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut $52 ($28–$94)
Hair Coloring (Full) $141 ($71–$236)
Manicure $24 ($14–$42)
Pedicure $38 ($24–$61)
Massage (1 Hour) $75 ($47–$123)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.87 ($2.83–$5.19)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.30 ($2.36–$4.72)
Loaf of Bread $3.58 ($2.36–$5.19)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.24 ($2.83–$6.13)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.19 ($3.77–$7.07)
Rice (per lb) $0.94 ($0.57–$1.70)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $132 ($75–$236)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $66 ($28–$141)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $66 ($38–$113)
Internet (Monthly) $66 ($38–$94)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $61 ($28–$94)
Cable TV (Monthly) $80 ($47–$141)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $189 ($71–$472)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,886 ($1,132–$3,301)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $66 ($28–$123)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.54–$24)
Car Registration (Annual) $94 ($28–$236)
Driver's License Renewal $28 ($14–$71)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,132 ($566–$2,358)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $943 ($472–$1,886)
After-School Care (Monthly) $377 ($189–$660)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $47 ($24–$94)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $943 ($377–$2,358)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,788 ($4,715–$28,290)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $57 ($28–$94)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $94 ($47–$189)
Dog Grooming $57 ($28–$94)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $38 ($19–$71)
Dog Spay/Neuter $283 ($141–$472)
Cat Spay/Neuter $189 ($94–$377)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$569
Toddler$566
Preschool$547
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$494
Toddler$531
Preschool$509
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Duplin County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Manufacturing 6,642 66 $49,015 4.16
Retail Trade 1,839 182 $30,602 0.95
Agriculture & Forestry 1,700 122 $45,804 10.81
Health Care & Social Assistance 1,206 113 $37,876 0.43
Accommodation & Food Services 1,092 74 $18,655 0.62
Administrative & Waste Services 914 64 $39,279 0.80
Construction 730 120 $52,229 0.72
Transportation & Warehousing 571 48 $59,986 0.69
Wholesale Trade 339 42 $61,594 0.44
Other Services 233 87 $36,256 0.40
Finance & Insurance 192 46 $58,903 0.24
Real Estate 86 34 $34,949 0.29
Utilities 25 3 $84,132 0.34
Arts & Entertainment 20 8 $20,679 0.06
Educational Services 19 6 $9,049 0.05
Information & Technology 13 6 $104,621 0.04

Colleges & Universities in Kenansville

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
James Sprunt Community College Public · Associate 1,634 $2,592 $8,736

Hospitals in Kenansville

Hospital Type CMS Rating Emergency Phone
VIDANT DUPLIN HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals 4/5 Yes (910) 296-0941

Schools in Kenansville

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kenansville Elementary Elementary 613 40 15.3:1
Duplin Early College High High 206 9 22.9:1
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Radio Stations near Kenansville

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ANARCHYRADIO MP3

National Parks Near Kenansville

19 national parks and monuments found near Kenansville.

ParkTypeFee
Bay Tree Lake State Natural Area State Park Free
Bushy Lake State Natural Area State Park Free
Carolina Beach State Park State Park Free
Carver's Creek State Park State Park Free
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park State Park Free
Dutchmans Creek Mitigation Site State Park Free
Hammocks Beach State Park State Park Free
Hemlock Bluffs State Natural Area State Park Free
Lake Waccamaw State Park State Park Free
Lea Island State Natural Area State Park Free
Mitchell Mill State Natural Area State Park Free
Moores Creek National Battlefield National Battlefield Free
Os-058 State Park Free
Raven Rock State Park State Park Free
Sandy Run Savannas State Natural Area State Park Free
Singletary Lake State Park State Park Free
Warwick Mill Bay State Natural Area State Park Free
White Lake State Lake State Park Free
William B. Umstead State Park State Park Free

Museums in Kenansville

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
DUPLIN COUNTY VETERANS MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM9102932190
GREATER BEULAVILLE REVITALIZATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION
MOUNT OLIVE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION9197312779
WALLACE REVITALIZATION ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION9102844285

Libraries in Kenansville

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
DUPLIN COUNTY LIBRARY107 BOWDEN DR0.051,222

Restaurants in Kenansville

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Granny’s Kitchen
The Country Squire
Tokyo Sunrise

Clinics in Kenansville

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Med First Primary & Urgent Care

Gas Stations in Kenansville

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CAROLINA PETRO
Speedway

Banks in Kenansville

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bragg Mutual Federal Credit Union
First Bank
Southern Bank

Breweries in Kenansville

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bistro At Duplin WineryVineyards, Beverage Manufacturers, Wineries & Vineyards, Food & Drink, Brewers, Breweries, Tours, Wi505 N Sycamore St9102894046, 18007749634, 9102893888Visit
Carolina WineryBrewers, Wineries342 Yellowcut Rd9102894311Visit

Nursing Homes in Kenansville

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
KENANSVILLE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
209 BEASLEY STREET
For profit - Corporation 92 76 3/5 1/5 2/5 9102961561

Pharmacies in Kenansville

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
CVS - 7043 634 SOUTH MAIN STREET 910-296-0675

EV Charging Stations in Kenansville

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
TCEMC DUPLINCTY AIRPT260 Airport RdChargePoint Network2J1772public

Cell Towers in Kenansville

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
Rose Hill site 4535 S US 117 (Rose Hill - NC RSA #12)TOWER128
Chinquapin site OUTSIDE OF CITYTOWER106
Mount Olive site 3080 US 117 North (021213 / Calypso)TOWER95
Albertson site 3657 N NC 111/903 Highway (196410626 Albertson)TOWER95

Fire Stations in Kenansville

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Kenansville Fire Department105 W Hill STVolunteer910-296-1878
Sarecta Fire Department1142 Sarecta RDVolunteer910-298-4912

Power Plants Near Kenansville

NameTypePrimary FuelCapacity (MW)Status
COASTAL CAROLINA CLEAN POWERWOOD/WOOD WASTE BIOMASSNOT AVAILABLE-77.9NOT AVAILABLE
KENANSVILLE SOLAR FARM, LLCSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC221114-78.0OP
KENANSVILLE SOLAR 2, LLCSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC221114-78.0OP
DUPLIN SOLAR I LLC (160 HOUSTON LANE)SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC221114-78.0OP
KENANSVILLESOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC221114-78.0OP

Bridges in Kenansville

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19951605,200F
Tee BeamConcrete1925544,200F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous20031,1294,200G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous20031,1294,200G
Tee BeamConcrete1922963,600F
SlabConcrete1922293,600F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous19951222,500F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous19951622,500G
SlabPrestressed concrete2016972,500F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1961521,800F
SlabPrestressed concrete20091081,700G
SlabPrestressed concrete200297800F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete1987162750F
SlabConcrete continuous1987107750F
SlabPrestressed concrete1987102750F
SlabPrestressed concrete1987120750F
SlabPrestressed concrete1987105750F
CulvertSteel199930550F
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber195353550F
SlabPrestressed concrete200892350G
CulvertSteel199222230F
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber195635210F
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber196736200F
CulvertSteel198123160F
CulvertSteel199441150F
CulvertSteel198730130F
CulvertSteel199027130F
CulvertSteel199122100F
CulvertSteel199228100F

Correctional Facilities in Kenansville

NameAddressTypePopulationCapacityStatus
DUPLIN CORRECTIONAL CENTER364 HWY 11 S & 903STATE328CLOSED
DUPLIN COUNTY JAIL208 DUPLIN STREETCOUNTY-99997OPEN

Superfund Sites Near Kenansville

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
COGENTRIX ENERGY INCORPORATED1838 NORTH NC 11 903 HIGHWAYDUPLIN

Airports Near Kenansville

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albert J Ellis AirportOAJMedium Airport
Johnston Regional AirportMedium Airport
Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings FieldISOMedium Airport
MCAS New River / McCutcheon FieldMedium Airport
Pitt-Greenville AirportPGVMedium Airport
Seymour Johnson Air Force BaseGSBMedium Airport
Wilmington International AirportILMMedium Airport
Aerial Spraying Service AirportSmall Airport
Bagwell AirportSmall Airport
Barclaysville FieldSmall Airport
Barker FieldSmall Airport
Bell StripSmall Airport
Blue Ridge AirfieldSmall Airport
Brocks AirportSmall Airport
C A G Farms AirportSmall Airport
Camp Davis Marine Corps Outlying FieldSmall Airport
Camp Lejeune LZ Bluebird AirstripSmall Airport
Charles FieldSmall Airport
Chase FieldSmall Airport
Columbus County Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Cox-Grantham AirfieldSmall Airport
Curtis L Brown Jr FieldSmall Airport
Deppe AirportSmall Airport
Dublin FieldSmall Airport
Duplin County AirportSmall Airport
Easley Acres AirportSmall Airport
Elkins FieldSmall Airport
Epley AirportSmall Airport
Fiddleair AirportSmall Airport
Flanagan FieldSmall Airport
Hawks Nest AirportSmall Airport
Henderson FieldSmall Airport
Highsmith AirportSmall Airport
Hinton FieldSmall Airport
Holly Ridge/Topsail Island AirportSmall Airport
Hood FieldSmall Airport
Kenly AirportSmall Airport
Mitchell FieldSmall Airport
Moss Hill AirportSmall Airport
Mount Olive Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Noles FieldSmall Airport
Oak Grove Marine Corps Outlying FieldSmall Airport
Parker FieldSmall Airport
Peacock STOLportSmall Airport
Pink Hill AirportSmall Airport
Pleasant Hill AirportSmall Airport
Ruby's LandingSmall Airport
Safe FieldSmall Airport
Sampson County AirportCTZSmall Airport
Scottbrook Farm AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in Kenansville

13 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Beulaville Police Department
Duplin County Sheriff's Office
Duplin County Sheriff's Office112 West Hill Street
Duplin County Sheriff's Office
Faison Police Department
Magnolia Police Department
Mount Olive Police Department
North Carolina State Highway Patrol
Pink Hill Police Department
Rose Hill Police Department
Sheriff Department Sub Station
Wallace Police Department
Warsaw Police Department

Grocery Stores in Kenansville

5 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
CVS Pharmacy 7043Other634 S Main St
DOLLAR GENERAL 7555Other641 S Main St
Family Dollar 27Other311 S Main St
Food Lion 936Supermarket130 Liberty Sq
Speedway 8227Convenience Store204 N Main St

Post Offices in Kenansville

0 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress

Treatment Centers in Kenansville

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Focused Addiction RecoverySubstance Abuse910-788-4242
New Dimension Group LLCSubstance Abuse910-289-2610

DOL Wage Violations in Kenansville

4 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $40,553 in back wages owed to 140 employees.

4
Violations
$40,553
Back Wages Owed
140
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
Hope in the Carolina 28349 1 $15,548 $777 20
Windham Hall Rest Home 28349 1 $13,108 $187 70
Windam Hall Assisted Living 28349 1 $7,080 $157 45
Lou Anna's Childcare 28349 1 $4,817 $963 5

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kenansville

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
BIG ZION A M E ZION CHURCH227 SUMMERLIN CROSSROAD
FIRST BAPTIST MISSIONARY CHURCH OF KENANSVILLEPO BOX 602
JOYOUS PRAISE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH2337 W WARDS BRIDGE RD

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Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kenansville

What is the population of Kenansville?

Kenansville has a population of 1,157 residents and is located in North Carolina. The population density is 546 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 55.4% female and 44.6% male.

Is Kenansville expensive to live in?

Kenansville is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.3 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $62,917, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $144,800 (49% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $386 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Kenansville safe?

Kenansville is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 234 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,053 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Kenansville receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Kenansville?

Kenansville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 57.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Kenansville?

The job market in Kenansville is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $884. There are 1,178 business establishments in the area, including 71 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 5.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Kenansville?

The median home value in Kenansville is $144,800. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $194,673. For renters, the median monthly rent is $386. Fair market rent is $981 for a 1-bedroom and $1,161 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 65.3%. The average annual property tax is $3,105.

How are the schools in Kenansville?

Schools in Kenansville have an average test score of 4.7 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 25.4% of adults in Kenansville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.1% have completed high school. 9.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Kenansville?

The obesity rate in Kenansville is 37.7% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.2% of adults are smokers. 24.0% are physically inactive. 24.9% of residents report depression. 10.9% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 27.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:4,410.

What is transportation like in Kenansville?

The average commute in Kenansville is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 79.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 5.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Kenansville?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Kenansville is 69.6% White, 16.7% Black or African American, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino. 88.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 11.3% speak Spanish. 3.1% of the population are military veterans. 23.4% of residents have a disability. 89.2% have health insurance coverage.

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