Winton, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Hertford County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
606 Population 721/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $26,684 per capita
$74,300 Home Value $116,955 Zillow
$913 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,300 home value, $913/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Winton, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,750
48% below
$26,684 per capita
Home Value
$74,300
74% below
Zillow: $116,955
Median Rent
$913/mo
21% below
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Winton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Winton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
52%
Home Value
26%
Rent
79%
Poverty
155%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
211%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Winton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Winton residents earn a median household income of $38,750 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,684. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 493 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Winton is $74,300 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,955. Median rent is $913/month, with 27.9% 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 1971.

Education

12.3% of adults in Winton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Winton has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population606
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density721/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$26,684
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$1,076M
Avg Weekly Wage$928

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,300
Rent$913
Ownership50.2%
Zillow$116,955
Housing Units380
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,851/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation42 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 63%
Commute20 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Winton was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Franklin Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.