Pamlico County, North Carolina
Among the top 25% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 26% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 28% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 75% of US counties
- bottom 11% for summer humidity
Pamlico County is a county in North Carolina with about 12,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, comfortable days, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on violent crime and summer humidity.
Official websiteco.pamlico.nc.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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Precipitation 6.3 in3.9 in
oppressive 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$56k35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 20% of US counties
Home Value$199k67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$830better than 47% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 34% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.61%better than 74% of US counties
Income Tax4.50%better than 62% of US counties
Sales Tax7.00%better than 61% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.97%better than 61% of US counties
Unemployment4.6%better than 52% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)46°F80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation58.0 in93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.9 inbetter than 77% of US counties
Sunny Days244 daysbetter than 58% of US counties
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 11% of US counties
Comfortable Days89 daysbetter than 76% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk72.4better than 27% of US counties
School Quality61.3better than 62% of US counties
Violent Crime1428/100kbetter than 17% of US counties
Property Crime1219/100kbetter than 36% of US counties
Community
Population12,31728th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age54.298th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3965th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0681st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2839th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)73.9%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)19.2%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.5%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.8%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 55% of US counties
Walkability5.3/20better than 27% of US counties
Airport Distance124 mibetter than 35% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.7%better than 46% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.50better than 75% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 74% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Pamlico County an affordable place to live?
- Pamlico County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 20% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Pamlico County?
- The median home value in Pamlico County is $199k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Pamlico County?
- Median household income in Pamlico County is $56k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Pamlico County?
- Median gross rent in Pamlico County is $830 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Pamlico County safe?
- Pamlico County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1428/100k (better than 17%). Property crime is 1219/100k.
- What is the weather like in Pamlico County?
- Pamlico County averages 81°F in July and 46°F in January, with 58.0 in of annual precipitation and about 244 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Pamlico County?
- Public-school quality in Pamlico County is above average, scoring better than 62% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Pamlico County?
- The average one-way commute in Pamlico County is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)