North Carolina
Walstonburg is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 288. Residents earn $37,125 per year, which is 51% below the national average.
Based on current data, Walstonburg receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Walstonburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Walstonburg is $37,125, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Walstonburg is $91,400, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Walstonburg enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $37,125 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,034 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $929 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $48,647 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 380 |
| County GDP | $626M |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Healthcare | 46 |
| Retail | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,717 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.97% |
| Commute Time | 40.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 96.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.7% |
| Census Median | $91,400 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $179,325 |
| Census Median Rent | $925 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.5% |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,717 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.97% |
| Obesity | 41.4% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.4% |
| Asthma | 12.8% |
| COPD | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.0% |
| Depression | 28.1% |
| Mental Distress | 21.4% |
| Physical Distress | 15.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 72.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,574/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.3 inches |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 116 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 702/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5961°N, 77.6980°W |
| County FIPS | 37079 |
Winner: Republican by 18.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.8% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 702/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 97.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Retail Stores | 39 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 40.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 96.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.7% |