At a Glance
Median Income
$45,869
$30,256 per capita
Home Value
$117,200
Zillow: $125,252
Median Rent
$916/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
602/100K
2,837/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Mount Olive Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Olive's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Olive a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Olive residents earn a median household income of $45,869 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,256. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,557 business establishments, including 224 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Olive is $117,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,252. Median rent is $916/month, with 30.1% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Mount Olive reports 602 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,837/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Mount Olive hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Olive has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,204
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density1,534/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,869
Per Capita$30,256
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$6,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$944
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,200
Rent$916
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$125,252
Housing Units1,986
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent602/100K
Property2,837/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault408/100K
Burglary580/100K
Health
Obesity44.9%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,854/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation164 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Mount Olive was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 224 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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