Severn, NC

North Carolina

Severn is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 195. Residents earn $52,188 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
195 Population 193/sq mi density
$52,188 Median Income $28,277 per capita
$122,900 Home Value
$783 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,188 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,900 home value, $783/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,188
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $122,900
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.1%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent $783
33% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.2%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population195
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density193/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 70%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$52,188
Per Capita$28,277
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$739M
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,900
Rent$783
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation57 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+95.3%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute37 min
Broadband80.0%
Libraries1

Is Severn a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Severn receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Severn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Severn is $52,188, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Severn is $122,900, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $783 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Severn enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Severn has a population of 195 with a density of 193 people per square mile. The median age is 43.5 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (69.7%), with 12.8% Hispanic, 17.4% Black.

Population

195
Total Population
193
People / sq mi
43.5yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Severn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.0%
20% above US avg
Spanish6.0%
55% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Severn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Severn is $52,188, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Severn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,188
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,277
Avg Weekly Wage$951
IRS Avg AGI$52,956

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below 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 Rate2.69%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.8 min
Drive Alone78.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Severn is $122,900, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $783 (33% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$122,900
56% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$61
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops100.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$783
33% below US avg
Rent Burden28.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,311
5% below US avg
Effective Rate2.69%
In Severn, 35.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.8% report depression. 20.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.2%
10% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure32.8%
Asthma11.0%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.8%
Physical Inactivity20.4%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress11.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.8%
Checkup Rate79.2%
Premature Death14,714/100K

Food & Exercise

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

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Severn has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.6 inches
25% above US avg
Snowfall4.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation57 ft (17 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density193/sq mi
Coordinates36.5142°N, 77.1893°W
County FIPS37131
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 8.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 14.5-point margin. 80.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.5%
D 57%

Winner: Democrat by 14.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.1%
76% below US avg
High School+95.3%
School Test Score5.46
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density193/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities28
Restaurants17
Retail Stores48

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.8 min
Drive Alone78.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.7%

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