At a Glance
Median Income
$61,071
$27,985 per capita
Home Value
$133,400
Zillow: $249,669
Median Rent
$1,019/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
14.8% smoking rate
How Pikeville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pikeville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pikeville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pikeville residents earn a median household income of $61,071 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,985. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,155 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pikeville is $133,400 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,669. Median rent is $1,019/month, with 24.7% 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.
Education
21.2% of adults in Pikeville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pikeville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population747
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density983/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,071
Per Capita$27,985
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$5,166M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$133,400
Rent$1,019
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$249,669
Housing Units368
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,403/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation136 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Pikeville was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.