Kernersville, North Carolina

Population 23,398

Kernersville is located in Guilford County, NC. The population is 23,398, making Kernersville the 4th largest city in Guilford County.

There are 12 public schools in Kernersville with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Kernersville is moderate , and there are 65 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Kernersville is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Kernersville property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Kernersville include Kernersville Township, Abbotts Creek Township and Deep River Township.

Kernersville Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 10.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.5%

Crime Rate

48.57% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 156
  • Violent Crimes: 260
  • Robbery: 80
  • Burglary: 452
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

51.25% Higher than national avg.
  • 65 offenders in Kernersville
  • 27.78 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

275 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 9
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 261

Unemployment

Very High 4.5%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 12 K-12 public schools in Kernersville, NC and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Kernersville's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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37 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Kernersville, NC issued 37 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Kernersville, NC issued 54 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $720
  • 1 Bedroom: $752
  • 2 Bedrooms: $900
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,188
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,382

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Environmental Hazards

275 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Kernersville, NC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Kernersville, NC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
    Kernersville, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 38.78°
  • February 42.43°
  • March 50.58°
  • April 59.95°
  • May 67.78°
  • June 76.97°
  • July 78.7°
  • August 77.36°
  • September 70.68°
  • October 59.25°
  • November 49.07°
  • December 42.48°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Kernersville, NC

Earthquakes
Kernersville, NC has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Kernersville, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Kernersville, NC has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Kernersville, NC has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Kernersville, NC: $48,383

Unemployment

Unemployment in Kernersville is 4.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 34.52%
White Collar - 65.48%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • Virginia Foxx
  • Mark Walker

Neighborhood Info

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2 Cemeteries view all

21 FCC Towers view all

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  • No hospitals found in Kernersville, NC

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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