At a Glance
Violent Crime
220/100K
3,763/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
42.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Long Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Long Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Long Creek a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Long Creek reports 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,763/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Long Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Long Creek 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
Population209
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density104/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans57.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$25,913
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty42.1%
County GDP$8,081M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$361,022
Housing Units104
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent220/100K
Property3,763/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,048/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation14 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Broadband67.0%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Long Creek was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 347 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
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