Kenansville, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Duplin County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,157 Population 546/sq mi density
$62,917 Median Income $27,967 per capita
$144,800 Home Value $204,715 Zillow
$386 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
262 Violent Crime/100K 2,756 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$62,917 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,800 home value, $386/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Kenansville, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,917
16% below
$27,967 per capita
Home Value
$144,800
49% below
Zillow: $204,715
Median Rent
$386/mo
67% below
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
262/100K
31% below
2,756/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
25% below
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
19.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Kenansville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
51%
Rent
33%
Poverty
157%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kenansville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kenansville residents earn a median household income of $62,917 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,967. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,178 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kenansville is $144,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,715. Median rent is $386/month, with 31.6% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Kenansville reports 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,756/100K.

Education

25.4% of adults in Kenansville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kenansville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,157
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density546/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,917
Per Capita$27,967
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty19.5%
County GDP$2,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$884

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,800
Rent$386
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$204,715
Housing Units426
Rent Burden31.6%

Crime

F
Violent262/100K
Property2,756/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,990/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
Elevation130 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Kenansville was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.