Signals
Selma
Kinston
Opportunity
21 · Bottom 2%
vs26 · Bottom 4%
Climate
73 · Top 36%
vs74 · Top 35%
Physical resilience
34 · Bottom 27%
vs25 · Bottom 21%
Housing affordability
82 · Top 47%
vs74 · Bottom 39%
Access
76 · Bottom 18%
vs97 · Top 29%
Economic stability
24 · Bottom 3%
vs22 · Bottom 2%
Measured values
| Metric | Selma | Kinston | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,057 | 19,505 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $33,197 | $36,878 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $25,156 | $29,087 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 1,235/sq mi | 1,067/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $96,500 | $119,300 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $713 | $867 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 46.0% | 42.5% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% | 5.2% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -1.5% | -1.0% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% | 16.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 30.8% | 27.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 91°F | 91°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 35°F | 35°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 53.4" | 52.3" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 38 mi | 4 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 22.4 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 38.5 | 42.9 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Selma
Elevated or high exposure: tornado, inland flooding, strong wind.
Kinston
Elevated or high exposure: hurricane.
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