Seaboard, NC

North Carolina

Seaboard is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 624. Residents earn $19,746 per year, which is 74% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
624 Population 650/sq mi density
$19,746 Median Income $19,514 per capita
$80,200 Home Value $89,661 Zillow
$336 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$19,746 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$80,200 home value, $336/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $19,746
74% lower than US avg
Home Value $80,200
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.9%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $336
71% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 48.4%
51% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 27.5%
122% higher than US avg

How Seaboard Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population624
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density650/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 12%

Economy

C
Median Income$19,746
Per Capita$19,514
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty27.5%
County GDP$739M
Commute30 min

Housing

A
Home Value$80,200
Rent$336
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$89,661
Rent Burden32.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity48.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.5%
Heart Disease7.5%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation126 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+75.6%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute30 min
Libraries1

Is Seaboard a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Seaboard receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Seaboard has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Seaboard is $19,746, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. The poverty rate of 27.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Seaboard is $80,200, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $336 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Seaboard enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Seaboard has a population of 624 with a density of 650 people per square mile. The median age is 53.0 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (84.8%), with 11.7% White.

Population

624
Total Population
650
People / sq mi
53.0yrs
Median Age
36% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Seaboard vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Seaboard vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Seaboard is $19,746, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Seaboard vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$19,746
74% below US avg
Per Capita Income$19,514
Avg Weekly Wage$951
IRS Avg AGI$52,956

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate27.5%
122% above US avg
Establishments (County)366
County GDP$739M

Business (County)

Restaurants17
Healthcare28
Retail48
Manufacturing10

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,311
5% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.13%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.1 min
Work from Home3.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Seaboard is $80,200, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $336 (71% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $89,661.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,200
72% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$89,661

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$336
71% below US avg
Rent Burden32.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied51.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,311
5% below US avg
Effective Rate4.13%
In Seaboard, 48.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.5% report depression. 36.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Seaboard vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity48.4%
51% above US avg
Diabetes17.7%
Heart Disease7.5%
High Blood Pressure46.4%
Asthma14.0%
COPD9.8%
Stroke5.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking11.0%
Physical Inactivity36.9%
Depression24.5%
Mental Distress22.1%
Physical Distress16.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.7%
Checkup Rate82.2%
Premature Death14,714/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access22.4%
Healthcare Facilities28

Crime Rates: Seaboard vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Seaboard has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.9 inches
34% above US avg
Snowfall5.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation126 ft (38 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density650/sq mi
Coordinates36.4907°N, 77.4420°W
County FIPS37131
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 14.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.5%
D 57%

Winner: Democrat by 14.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.9%
82% below US avg
High School+75.6%
School Test Score5.46
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density650/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities28
Restaurants17
Retail Stores48

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.1 min
Work from Home3.1%

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