The Town FilesPikeville, North Carolina
Town in Wayne County · population 712 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $140,800
- Household income
- $62,396
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 32.8
Pikeville is a town of 712 people in Wayne County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $140,800, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks more of a college town than 87% of North Carolina towns, easier by car than 85% of North Carolina towns, better for families than 74% of North Carolina towns.
How Pikeville 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 Pikeville is worth $140,800, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $62,396, which is more affordable than 94% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,065 a month. 59.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pikeville | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $140,800 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,065 | $969 |
| Median household income | $62,396 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 59.4% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Pikeville
| People | Pikeville | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.8 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.2% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 7.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 3.0% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.9% | 89.5% |
Weather in Pikeville
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 31.6°F. About 52.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.8 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pikeville since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 22, 1971 about 0.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 5 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 17, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 13, 2019.
Severe weather in Wayne County since 1996
Wayne County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Wayne County
Wayne County had 41,880 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,087 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Pikeville itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Pikeville
3 public schools with 2,513 students, about 16.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles B Aycock High | 9-12 | 1,125 | 17.9 |
| Northwest Elementary | K-5 | 727 | 15.8 |
| Northeast Elementary | PK-5 | 661 | 16.1 |
Towns near Pikeville
- Fremont, NC3.3 mi · 1,196 people · home $147,800
- Goldsboro, NC8.3 mi · 33,657 people · home $200,400
- New Hope, NC9.8 mi · 1,588 people · home $162,800
- Princeton, NC10.1 mi · 1,315 people · home $215,400
- Black Creek, NC10.1 mi · 692 people · home $112,200
- Lucama, NC10.3 mi · 1,036 people · home $115,500
- Kenly, NC10.6 mi · 1,491 people · home $205,200
- Elroy, NC12.1 mi · 3,755 people · home $133,100
Pikeville questions
Is Pikeville, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pikeville scores better for retirees than 17% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 35%. 13.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.8).
How much does a house cost in Pikeville?
The median owner-occupied home in Pikeville is valued at $140,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,396, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $1,065 a month.
What is the weather like in Pikeville?
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 31.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.5 inches of precipitation a year and 1.8 inches of snow.
Does Pikeville get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pikeville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 22, 1971. 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)