Long Creek, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Brunswick County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
209 Population 104/sq mi density
63°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Long Creek, NC

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
56% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
42.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

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)

Poverty
340%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Long Creek a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population209
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density104/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

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%

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,048/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain60.1 in/yr
Elevation14 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Broadband100.0%
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.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 347 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.