The Town FilesAhoskie, North Carolina
Town in Hertford County · population 4,891 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $143,200
- Household income
- $40,987
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 37.2
Ahoskie is a town of 4,891 people in Hertford County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $143,200, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better for cycling than 92% of North Carolina towns, better for first-time buyers than 91% of North Carolina towns, hipper than 89% of North Carolina towns.
How Ahoskie ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ahoskie is worth $143,200, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $40,987, which is more affordable than 62% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $809 a month. 47.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ahoskie | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $143,200 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $809 | $969 |
| Median household income | $40,987 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 47.6% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Ahoskie
| People | Ahoskie | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 26.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.6% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.7% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.1% | — |
| Work from home | 4.3% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 24.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.2% | 89.5% |
Weather in Ahoskie
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 28.7°F. About 49.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.7 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 83 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ahoskie since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 28, 1984 about 8.4 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 34 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 8, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 31, 2019.
Severe weather in Hertford County since 1996
Hertford County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| March 3, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4588: Tropical Storm Eta |
Jobs and pay in Hertford County
Hertford County had 8,625 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,251 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in Ahoskie itself the ACS puts it at 11.7%.
Public schools in Ahoskie
4 public schools with 1,508 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bearfield Primary | PK-3 | 589 | 16.4 |
| Hertford County High | 9-12 | 520 | 15.8 |
| Ahoskie Elementary | 4-5 | 213 | 14.2 |
| Hertford Co Early College | 9-13 | 186 | 23.3 |
Towns near Ahoskie
- Murfreesboro, NC12.4 mi · 2,619 people · home $158,600
- Windsor, NC20.3 mi · 3,582 people · home $102,700
- Edenton, NC26.8 mi · 4,460 people · home $274,100
- Franklin, VA27.8 mi · 8,180 people · home $256,600
Ahoskie questions
Is Ahoskie, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ahoskie scores better for retirees than 67% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 57%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
How much does a house cost in Ahoskie?
The median owner-occupied home in Ahoskie is valued at $143,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,987, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $809 a month.
What is the weather like in Ahoskie?
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 28.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.6 inches of precipitation a year and 1.7 inches of snow.
Does Ahoskie get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ahoskie since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 28, 1984. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)