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NC area data

Kelford, NC

Kelford, NC.

Population: 1,044 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$51,077
1-year appreciation
+7.1%
3-year appreciation
+1.4%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$56,894
House Price Index
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
hurricane, drought, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.8 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Ventosa Plantation Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-3 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Median annual property tax
$563
Households with broadband internet
57.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,940
Average weekly wage
$756
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
46

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