Kinston, North Carolina

Population 21,634

Kinston is located in Lenoir County, NC. The population is 21,634, making Kinston the largest city in Lenoir County.

There are 13 public schools in Kinston with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Kinston is moderate , and there are 145 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Kinston is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Kinston property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Kinston include Kinston Township, Jackson Heights and Vance Township.

Kinston Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 19.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.7%

Crime Rate

40.18% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 330
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

79.80% Higher than national avg.
  • 145 offenders in Kinston
  • 67.02 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

703 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 11
  • Registered Polluters: 14
  • Superfunds: 7
  • Tanks & Spills: 671

Unemployment

Very High 5.5%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 13 K-12 public schools in Kinston, NC and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Kinston's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
2 Private Schools

Arendell Parrott Academy

Bethel Christian Academy

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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5 Former Drug Labs view all

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26 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Kinston, NC issued 26 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 26 permits, 2 were issued for single family homes and 24 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Kinston, NC issued 2 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: $605
  • 1 Bedroom: $615
  • 2 Bedrooms: $790
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,080
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,240

Zip Codes

28501 28502 28503 28504

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Environmental Hazards

703 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 43.37°
  • February 46.8°
  • March 53.6°
  • April 62.45°
  • May 70.09°
  • June 78.13°
  • July 80.85°
  • August 80.2°
  • September 74.13°
  • October 62.9°
  • November 52.72°
  • December 48.08°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Kinston, NC

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Kinston, NC: $31,030

Unemployment

Unemployment in Kinston is 5.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 52.31%
White Collar - 47.69%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • G.K. Butterfield
  • David Rouzer

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

9 Cemeteries view all

31 FCC Towers view all

5 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

3 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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