Hookerton is a small town of 578 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $38,571
and a 10.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hookerton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hookerton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hookerton city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 87.3
Hookerton's overall cost of living index is 87.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hookerton costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hookerton, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$74,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$808
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
46.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,571
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Hookerton's violent crime rate is 237.3 per 100,000 residents
— 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
237.3 /100k
Property Crime
1286.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Hookerton, NC
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
67.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hookerton sees average highs of 53.1°F in January
and 90.7°F in July,
with 50.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Hookerton's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hookerton roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $74,000 and median rent is $808/month.
Hookerton's violent crime rate is 237.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1286.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Hookerton, NC has a population of 578, a median household income of $38,571, and an unemployment rate of 10.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hookerton averages 53.1°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.6 inches
with about 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hookerton, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28538.
The population of Hookerton, North Carolina is 578 with a median age of 43.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hookerton: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $74,000, median household income $38,571, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hookerton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
