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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 94.0% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
| 55% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,188 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,277 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $951 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,956 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 366 |
| County GDP | $739M |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 48 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,311 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.69% |
| Commute Time | 36.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |
| Census Median | $122,900 |
| 56% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $61 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $783 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.3% |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,311 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.69% |
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.2% |
| Premature Death | 14,714/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 22.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.6 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 4.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 57 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5142°N, 77.1893°W |
| County FIPS | 37131 |
Winner: Democrat by 14.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.1% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 193/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 80.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Retail Stores | 48 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 36.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |