Southern Shores, North Carolina

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Population in 2022: 3,148 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: +43.0%
Males: 1,597  (50.7%)
Females: 1,551  (49.3%)
Median resident age:

57.4 years
North Carolina median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 27949.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $114,570 (it was $61,676 in 2000)
Southern Shores:

$114,570
NC:

$67,481

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $67,617 (it was $35,933 in 2000)

Southern Shores town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $702,157 (it was $220,700 in 2000)
Southern Shores:

$702,157
NC:

$280,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $760,827; detached houses: $756,135

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,871.

March 2022 cost of living index in Southern Shores: 92.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.8%
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  • Races in Southern Shores, NC (2022)
    • 2,90791.8%White alone
    • 1625.1%Two or more races
    • 611.9%Black alone
    • 110.3%Asian alone
    • 90.3%Hispanic

Races in Southern Shores detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

Crime rates in Southern Shores by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(72.8)
1
(36.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(34.0)
1
(33.5)
1
(33.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(38.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(72.8)
1
(36.1)
1
(35.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
52
(1,976)
25
(921.1)
25
(909.8)
39
(1,407)
27
(970.5)
7
(246.9)
21
(738.7)
7
(239.8)
1
(34.4)
7
(238.1)
10
(334.9)
7
(231.3)
3
(92.7)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
43
(1,634)
40
(1,474)
39
(1,419)
39
(1,407)
28
(1,006)
28
(987.7)
42
(1,477)
4
(137.0)
11
(378.4)
12
(408.2)
31
(1,038)
6
(198.3)
6
(185.4)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
2
(76.0)
1
(36.8)
1
(36.4)
0
(0.0)
2
(71.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(34.3)
0
(0.0)
1
(34.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(66.1)
1
(30.9)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(72.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index217.4126.4196.1190.8121.156.8110.825.017.562.991.855.816.4

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Southern Shores, NC

Crime rate in Southern Shores detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 11 (10 officers - 9 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.30
North Carolina average:

2.27
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Southern Shores, NC City Guides:

Ancestries: American (25.1%), German (18.2%), English (15.1%), Irish (6.7%), Italian (2.1%), Scottish (2.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 4.07 square miles.

Population density: 773 people per square mile   (low).

Southern Shores, North Carolina map

86 residents are foreign born (1.6% Europe, 1.0% Asia).

This town:

2.7%
North Carolina:

8.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,287 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,576 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Virginia Beach, VA (52.9 miles , pop. 425,257).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (269.8 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Duck, NC (1.8 miles ),
Kitty Hawk, NC (1.9 miles ),
Kill Devil Hills, NC (2.8 miles ),
Nags Head, NC (3.9 miles ),
Manteo, NC (4.0 miles ),
Manns Harbor, NC (4.1 miles ),
Coinjock, NC (4.4 miles ),
Wanchese, NC (4.5 miles )

Latitude: 36.12 N, Longitude: 75.73 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 252

Distribution of median household income in Southern Shores, NC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Southern Shores, NC in 2022
Southern Shores satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 30 buildings, average cost: $776,200
  • 2021: 26 buildings, average cost: $217,500
  • 2020: 30 buildings, average cost: $506,100
  • 2019: 28 buildings, average cost: $507,000
  • 2018: 26 buildings, average cost: $507,000
  • 2017: 24 buildings, average cost: $507,000
  • 2016: 22 buildings, average cost: $507,000
  • 2015: 21 buildings, average cost: $540,000
  • 2014: 19 buildings, average cost: $434,100
  • 2013: 17 buildings, average cost: $402,100
  • 2012: 14 buildings, average cost: $402,100
  • 2011: 7 buildings, average cost: $322,400
  • 2010: 11 buildings, average cost: $559,700
  • 2009: 8 buildings, average cost: $437,500
  • 2008: 12 buildings, average cost: $455,800
  • 2007: 18 buildings, average cost: $600,500
  • 2006: 31 buildings, average cost: $562,200
  • 2005: 45 buildings, average cost: $516,700
  • 2004: 58 buildings, average cost: $378,000
  • 2003: 100 buildings, average cost: $321,700
  • 2002: 80 buildings, average cost: $313,000
  • 2001: 89 buildings, average cost: $256,800
  • 2000: 93 buildings, average cost: $247,600
  • 1999: 105 buildings, average cost: $205,100
  • 1998: 87 buildings, average cost: $207,700
  • 1997: 63 buildings, average cost: $211,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Southern Shores, NC residents
Average permit cost in Southern Shores, NC
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
North Carolina:

3.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +713 (+47.9%).
Most common industries in Southern Shores, NC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (12.5%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (10.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.4%)
  • Health care (7.8%)
  • Educational services (7.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.4%)
  • Public administration (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (20.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.9%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (9.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.8%)
  • Health care (5.7%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (14.1%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (11.8%)
  • Health care (10.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (9.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.7%)
  • Construction (3.2%)
Most common occupations in Southern Shores, NC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.9%)
  • Top executives (5.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (2.9%)
  • Registered nurses (2.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.4%)
  • Top executives (6.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.7%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (4.5%)
  • Carpenters (3.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.1%)
  • Registered nurses (5.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.6%)

Average climate in Southern Shores, North Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Southern Shores-area historical tornado activity is below North Carolina state average. It is 56% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/23/1992, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 31.2 miles away from the Southern Shores town center injured 44 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 7/31/1978, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 7.4 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 4 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Southern Shores-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Carolina state average. It is 69% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 173.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/15/2019 at 23:30:48, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 169.3 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 157.0 miles away from Southern Shores center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 173.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 176.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 299.8 miles away from Southern Shores center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Dare County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 8

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 17, Flood: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Southern Shores topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Southern Shores:

  • REGIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES INC (Hospital, about 3 miles away; KITTY HAWK, NC)
  • COLONY RIDGE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; NAGS HEAD, NC)
  • THE OUTER BANKS HOSPITAL, INC Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; NAGS HEAD, NC)
  • DARE COUNTY DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; MANTEO, NC)
  • DARE HOME HEALTH HOSPICE (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; MANTEO, NC)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Southern Shores:

  • Elizabeth City State University (about 29 miles; Elizabeth City, NC; Full-time enrollment: 2,803)
  • Regent University (about 54 miles; Virginia Beach, VA; FT enrollment: 3,429)
  • ECPI University (about 56 miles; Virginia Beach, VA; FT enrollment: 10,694)
  • Norfolk State University (about 59 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 6,032)
  • Tidewater Community College (about 60 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 20,975)
  • Old Dominion University (about 62 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 19,825)
  • Hampton University (about 71 miles; Hampton, VA; FT enrollment: 4,494)

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Dare County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
North Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

75.9%
Whole state:

66.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.6%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Banks with branches in Southern Shores (2011 data):

  • Towne Bank: Southern Shores Branch at 5531 N. Croatan Hwy., branch established on 2005/08/15. Info updated 2011/01/04: Bank assets: $4,081.8 mil, Deposits: $3,206.8 mil, headquarters in Portsmouth, VA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 28 total offices
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Southern Shores Branch at 5425 North Croatan Highway, branch established on 1989/03/27. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company

For population 15 years and over in Southern Shores:

Marital status in Southern Shores, NC
  • Never married: 16.5%
  • Now married: 69.7%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 10.5%
  • Divorced: 2.9%

For population 25 years and over in Southern Shores:

  • High school or higher: 98.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 57.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 27.5%
  • Unemployed: 2.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.0
North Carolina average:

11.7

Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Southern Shores
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Southern Shores, NC (based on Dare County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant6,41021
Evangelical Protestant4,02335
Catholic1,7473
Other4524
None21,288-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 18
Dare County:

5.34 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
Dare County:

2.67 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 32
Dare County:

9.50 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

4.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 123
Dare County:

36.51 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

7.57 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Dare County:

8.6%
State:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

24.3%
State:

28.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Dare County:

20.0%
State:

15.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Southern Shores:

52.1%
North Carolina:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

56.6%
North Carolina:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.2
North Carolina:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
Southern Shores:

13.7%
North Carolina:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

7.0%
North Carolina:

10.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Southern Shores:

30.1%
State:

33.7%

General health condition:
Southern Shores:

63.0%
North Carolina:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Southern Shores:

84.5%
North Carolina:

79.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Southern Shores, NC Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 18$79,573$53,0490$0
Other Government Administration 11$62,114$67,7610$0
Financial Administration 1$11,690$140,2800$0
Other and Unallocable 1$5,926$71,1120$0
Totals for Government 31$159,303$61,6660$0

Southern Shores government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $819,000 ($260.17)
    Natural Resources - Other: $71,000 ($22.55)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $1,298,000 ($412.33)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,112,000 ($353.24)
    General - Other: $840,000 ($266.84)
    Local Fire Protection: $477,000 ($151.52)
    Regular Highways: $262,000 ($83.23)
    Housing and Community Development: $223,000 ($70.84)
    Health - Other: $162,000 ($51.46)
    General Public Buildings: $150,000 ($47.65)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $49,000 ($15.57)
    Natural Resources - Other: $31,000 ($9.85)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $8,000 ($2.54)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $28,000 ($8.89)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $182,000 ($57.81)
    Police Protection: $163,000 ($51.78)
    General Public Building: $4,000 ($1.27)

Southern Shores government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $16,000 ($5.08)
    Other: $7,000 ($2.22)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $47,000 ($14.93)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $28,000 ($8.89)
  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $21,000 ($6.67)
    General Revenue - Other: $16,000 ($5.08)
    Rents: $2,000 ($0.64)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($0.32)
    Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $459,000 ($145.81)
    General Local Government Support: $398,000 ($126.43)
    Highways: $337,000 ($107.05)
  • Tax - Property: $2,952,000 ($937.74)
    Other Selective Sales: $1,149,000 ($364.99)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $923,000 ($293.20)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $124,000 ($39.39)
    Other License: $2,000 ($0.64)

Businesses in Southern Shores, NC

  • Goodwill: 1
  • H&R Block: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Southern Shores:

  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WGH (1310 AM; 20 kW; NEWPORT NEWS, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WRJR (670 AM; 20 kW; CLAREMONT, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE-PORTSMOUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPMH (1010 AM; 10 kW; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WPTF (680 AM; 50 kW; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: FIRST STATE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WHKT (1650 AM; 10 kW; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WOBX (1530 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WANCHESE, NC; Owner: EAST CAROLINA RADIO, INC.)
  • WFTK (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; WAKE FOREST, NC; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WGAI (560 AM; 1 kW; ELIZABETH CITY, NC; Owner: MAX RADIO OF THE CAROLINAS LICENSES LLC)
  • WFOG (1050 AM; 5 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Southern Shores:

  • WCXL (104.1 FM; KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC; Owner: MAX RADIO OF THE CAROLINAS LICENSES LLC)
  • WFMI (100.9 FM; SOUTHERN SHORES, NC; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • WZPR (92.3 FM; NAGS HEAD, NC; Owner: CONVERGENT BROADCASTING OUTER BANKS LLC)
  • WVOD (99.1 FM; MANTEO, NC; Owner: CONVERGENT BROADCASTING LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WKOC (93.7 FM; CHESAPEAKE, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WRSF (105.7 FM; COLUMBIA, NC; Owner: EAST CAROLINA RADIO, INC.)
  • WOBR-FM (95.3 FM; WANCHESE, NC; Owner: EAST CAROLINA RADIO, INC.)
  • WOBX-FM (98.1 FM; MANTEO, NC; Owner: EAST CAROLINA RADIO, INC.)
  • W219BO (91.7 FM; MANTEO, NC; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WURI (90.9 FM; MANTEO, NC; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNIVERSITY OF NC AT CHAPEL HILL)

TV broadcast stations around Southern Shores:

  • WSKY-TV (Channel 4; MANTEO, NC; Owner: SKY TELEVISION, L.L.C.)
  • WUND-TV (Channel 2; COLUMBIA, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
Southern Shores fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Southern Shores fatal accident list:

Apr 16, 2021 08:26 PM, Sr-12 Ocean Blvd, Chicahauk Trl, Lat: 36.114556, Lon: -75.720067, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 18, 2010 08:12 AM, Duck Road, Dogwood Trail, Lat: 36.128872, Lon: -75.729875, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Mar 28, 2009 01:27 PM, Sr-12, Lat: 36.100356, Lon: -75.713697, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jan 2, 2006 09:30 PM, Sr-12, First Ave, Lat: 35.559620, Lon: -75.463960, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 20ft / 6.5mTotal length
  • 3,900Total average daily traffic
  • 273Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,800Total future (year 2025) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7
  • Cody E Zipperer, 148-A Ocean Boulevard (Lat: 36.120833 Lon: -75.723694), Type: 39.6, Structure height: 37055 m, Overall height: 39.6 m, Registrant: Environmental Corporation Of America, Cody.Zipperer@eca-Usa.Com, Suite A, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 667-2040

  • Amy Williams, 148-A Ocean Boulevard (Lat: 36.120833 Lon: -75.723694), Type: 39.6, Structure height: 37055 m, Overall height: 39.6 m, Registrant: At&t Mobility Services LLC, Anisa.A.Latif@att.Com, Suite 1000, Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 457-3068

  • John Monday, 148-A Ocean Boulevard (Lat: 36.120833 Lon: -75.723694), Type: 39.6, Structure height: 37055 m, Overall height: 39.6 m, Licensee ID: L, Registrant: At&t Mobility Services, LLC, Anisa.A.Latif@att.Com, Suite 100, Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 457-3068

  • John Monday, 148-A Ocean Boulevard (Lat: 36.120833 Lon: -75.723694), Type: 39.6, Structure height: 37055 m, Overall height: 39.6 m, Registrant: At&t Mobility Services LLC, Anisa.A.Latif@att.Com, Suite 1000, Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 457-3068

  • JOHN MONDAY, 148-A Ocean Boulevard (Lat: 36.120833 Lon: -75.723694), Type: 39.6, Structure height: 37055 m, Overall height: 39.6 m, Registrant: Att Mobility LLC, Fccmw@att.Com, , Richa-rdson, Phone: (855) 699-7073

  • Bridget Carter, 148-A Ocean Boulevard (Lat: 36.120833 Lon: -75.723694), Type: 39.6, Structure height: 37055 m, Overall height: 39.6 m, Registrant: American Towers, LLC., Faa-Fcc@americantower.Com, , Wobur-n, Phone: (678) 265-6770

  • Jacob T Chapman, 148-A Ocean Boulevard (Lat: 36.120833 Lon: -75.723694), Type: 39.6, Structure height: 37055 m, Overall height: 39.6 m, Registrant: American Towers, LLC., Faa-Fcc@americantower.Com, , Wobur-n, Phone: (678) 265-6770


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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  • Southern Shores Fire Dept (Lat: 36.134889 Lon: -75.731583), Call Sign: WGQ826, Licensee ID: L00442895,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.130 MHz, 154.160 MHz, Grant Date: 01/04/2002, Expiration Date: 01/20/2012, Cancellation Date: 03/24/2012, Registrant: County Of Dare, Manteo, NC 27954, Phone: (919) 473-3481

  • Southern Shores Fire Dept (Lat: 36.134889 Lon: -75.731583), Call Sign: KNCH558, Licensee ID: L00442895,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.775 MHz, 155.925 MHz, Grant Date: 01/04/2002, Expiration Date: 01/20/2012, Cancellation Date: 03/24/2012, Registrant: County Of Dare, Manteo, NC 27954, Phone: (919) 473-3481

  • 524 Ft W Of Int S Dogwood Trail & Widgeon Ct (Lat: 36.099444 Lon: -75.732778), Type: Tank, Structure height: 51.8 m, Call Sign: KXF682,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.300 MHz, Grant Date: 10/29/2003, Expiration Date: 10/17/2013, Cancellation Date: 01/31/2012, Registrant: Lao 20613508, 102 E Middle St, Gettysburg, PA 17325-1938, Phone: (800) 886-4222, Fax: (717) 337-9157, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Southern Shores)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: RIBBLE TIMOTHY R VANS RV-6A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 621TR, N621TR, N-621TR, Serial Number: 24808, Year manufactured: 2009, Airworthiness Date: 10/15/2009, Certificate Issue Date: 08/04/2009
    Registrant (Individual): Timothy R Ribble, 305 Duck Rd, Southern Shores, NC 27949
  • Aircraft: PARTENAVIA SPA P.68C (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 70MR, N70MR, N-70MR, Serial Number: 328, Airworthiness Date: 03/21/1984, Certificate Issue Date: 01/31/2000
    Registrant (Corporation): Megilo Inc, 30 N Dune Loop, Southern Shores, NC 27949
  • Aircraft: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22T (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-550-K (315 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 715JV, N715JV, N-715JV, Serial Number: 0637, Year manufactured: 2013, Airworthiness Date: 11/01/2013, Certificate Issue Date: 11/21/2019
    Registrant (LLC): Mcdole Consulting LLC, 207 Ocean Blvd, Southern Shores, NC 27949
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 738KG, N738KG, N-738KG, Serial Number: 17270033, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 01/19/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 08/09/2012
    Registrant (LLC): 738 Kilo Golf LLC, Po Box 2826, Southern Shores, NC 27949

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 8. The highest number of reported fires - 18 took place in 2012, and the least - 0 in 2003. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Southern Shores, NC When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (44.9%), and Outside Fires (35.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Southern Shores, NC
    • 6144.9%Structure Fires
    • 4835.3%Outside Fires
    • 1813.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 96.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Southern Shores, NC
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Southern Shores, NC
  • 97.7%Electricity
  • 2.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Southern Shores, NC
  • 92.4%Electricity
  • 7.6%No fuel used


Southern Shores compared to North Carolina state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
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