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Hobgood, North Carolina

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Population in 2022: 260 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -35.6%
 
Males: 128  (49.5%)
Females: 132  (50.5%)
Median resident age:

44.1 years
North Carolina median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 27843.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $47,155 (it was $24,107 in 2000)
Hobgood:

$47,155
NC:

$67,481

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,524 (it was $16,622 in 2000)

Hobgood town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $67,492 (it was $53,200 in 2000)
Hobgood:

$67,492
NC:

$280,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $77,107; detached houses: $91,029; mobile homes: $51,408

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,134.

March 2022 cost of living index in Hobgood: 79.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.1%
(23.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 2.1% for Black residents, 51.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 43.8% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Hobgood, NC (2022)
    • 14149.5%Black alone
    • 10235.8%White alone
    • 3713.0%Hispanic

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Ancestries: American (36.4%), English (3.3%), Irish (2.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 95 feet

Land area: 1.03 square miles.

Population density: 253 people per square mile   (very low).

Hobgood, North Carolina map

11 residents are foreign born (3.9% Latin America).

This town:

3.9%
North Carolina:

8.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,131 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $646 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rocky Mount, NC (23.3 miles , pop. 55,893).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Raleigh, NC (71.3 miles , pop. 276,093).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (300.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Speed, NC (2.2 miles),
Oak City, NC (2.6 miles ),
Scotland Neck, NC (2.7 miles ),
Leggett, NC (3.2 miles),
Hassell, NC (3.3 miles),
Princeville, NC (3.4 miles ),
Tarboro, NC (3.5 miles ),
Hamilton, NC (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 36.03 N, Longitude: 77.40 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 252

Distribution of median household income in Hobgood, NC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Hobgood, NC in 2022
Hobgood satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.8%
North Carolina:

3.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +14 (+3.6%).
Most common industries in Hobgood, NC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.6%)
  • Food (9.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.4%)
  • Health care (8.4%)
  • Educational services (6.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.2%)
  • Apparel (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (22.9%)
  • Food (8.6%)
  • Apparel (8.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.7%)
  • Machinery (5.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (12.9%)
  • Educational services (11.8%)
  • Food (10.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.9%)
Most common occupations in Hobgood, NC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.6%)
  • Cashiers (7.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (12.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (12.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (5.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (12.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.7%)
  • Computer specialists (4.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)

Average climate in Hobgood, North Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 69.1. This is about average.

City:

69.1
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2004 was 2.00. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.00
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 27.0. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 8.15. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.15
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Hobgood-area historical tornado activity is slightly above North Carolina state average. It is 5% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/28/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 26.4 miles away from the Hobgood town center killed 16 people and injured 153 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 11/28/1988, a category F4 tornado 29.3 miles away from the town center killed 4 people and injured 154 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Hobgood-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Carolina state average. It is 58% 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 133.6 miles away from Hobgood center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 208.4 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 111.5 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 126.9 miles away from Hobgood center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 136.5 miles away from the city center
On 8/24/2011 at 00:04:36, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 ML) earthquake occurred 134.2 miles away from Hobgood 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 Halifax County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 11, Storms: 3, Floods: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hobgood topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Hobgood:

  • HALIFAX COUNTY DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; SCOTLAND NECK, NC)
  • KINDRED NURSING AND REHAB-SCOTLAND NECK (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; SCOTLAND NECK, NC)
  • EDGECOMBE HOMECARE AND HOSPICE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; TARBORO, NC)
  • VIDANT EDGECOMBE HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; TARBORO, NC)
  • HERITAGE HOSPITAL (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; TARBORO, NC)
  • THE FOUNTAINS AT THE ALBEMARLE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; TARBORO, NC)
  • DIALYSIS CARE OF EDGECOMBE COUNTY (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; TARBORO, NC)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hobgood:

  • Edgecombe Community College (about 15 miles; Tarboro, NC; Full-time enrollment: 2,058)
  • Nash Community College (about 29 miles; Rocky Mount, NC; FT enrollment: 2,520)
  • East Carolina University (about 30 miles; Greenville, NC; FT enrollment: 23,943)
  • Pitt Community College (about 33 miles; Winterville, NC; FT enrollment: 7,026)
  • Wayne Community College (about 53 miles; Goldsboro, NC; FT enrollment: 3,174)
  • Lenoir Community College (about 56 miles; Kinston, NC; FT enrollment: 2,555)
  • Southside Virginia Community College (about 64 miles; Alberta, VA; FT enrollment: 3,716)

Private high school in Hobgood:

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Points of interest:

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Cemetery: James Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Halifax 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:

2.2 people
North Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

68.4%
Whole state:

66.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.7%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.9% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Hobgood:

Marital status in Hobgood, NC
  • Never married: 39.4%
  • Now married: 51.6%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 2.2%
  • Divorced: 4.0%

For population 25 years and over in Hobgood:

  • High school or higher: 84.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 9.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.4
North Carolina average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Hobgood, NC (based on Halifax County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant16,22180
Mainline Protestant4,97630
Black Protestant3,83617
Catholic4582
Other3514
None28,849-
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: 25
Halifax County:

4.55 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
Halifax County:

1.27 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 41
Halifax County:

7.46 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

4.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 30
Halifax County:

5.46 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

7.57 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

14.6%
North Carolina:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

34.1%
North Carolina:

28.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.3%
North Carolina:

15.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

50.2%
North Carolina:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Hobgood:

46.6%
North Carolina:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.5
North Carolina:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
Hobgood:

18.2%
North Carolina:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Hobgood:

11.9%
North Carolina:

10.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
North Carolina:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

35.8%
North Carolina:

33.7%

General health condition:
This city:

54.8%
State:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

79.4%
North Carolina:

79.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Hobgood, 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
Electric Power 3$15,354$61,4164$11,224
Streets and Highways 1$2,168$26,0160$0
Solid Waste Management 1$5,790$69,4800$0
Water Supply 1$4,283$51,3960$0
Financial Administration 1$3,252$39,0240$0
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$434
Totals for Government 7$30,848$52,8825$11,658

Hobgood government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $443,000 ($1703.85)
    Water Utilities: $108,000 ($415.38)
    Sewerage: $105,000 ($403.85)
    Financial Administration: $89,000 ($342.31)
    General - Other: $23,000 ($88.46)
    Regular Highways: $11,000 ($42.31)
    Police Protection: $6,000 ($23.08)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($7.69)

Hobgood government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $67,000 ($257.69)
    Solid Waste Management: $25,000 ($96.15)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $24,000 ($92.31)
    Rents: $10,000 ($38.46)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $460,000 ($1769.23)
    Water Utilities: $94,000 ($361.54)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $17,000 ($65.38)
    Highways: $15,000 ($57.69)
  • Tax - Property: $60,000 ($230.77)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $25,000 ($96.15)

Hobgood government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $25,000 ($96.15)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $19,000 ($73.08)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,000 ($23.08)

Strongest AM radio stations in Hobgood:

  • WYAL (1280 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SCOTLAND NECK, NC)
  • WPTF (680 AM; 50 kW; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: FIRST STATE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WNCT (1070 AM; 10 kW; GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: WNCT LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCPS (760 AM; daytime; 1 kW; TARBORO, NC; Owner: JOHNSON BROADCAST VENTURES, LTD)
  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WFTK (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; WAKE FOREST, NC; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WEED (1390 AM; 5 kW; ROCKY MOUNT, NC; Owner: NORTHSTAR BROADCATING CORPORATION)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGTM (590 AM; 5 kW; WILSON, NC; Owner: SPIRIT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGHB (1250 AM; 5 kW; FARMVILLE, NC; Owner: CONNER MEDIA, INC.)
  • WRJR (670 AM; 20 kW; CLAREMONT, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE-PORTSMOUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WETC (540 AM; 8 kW; WENDELL-ZEBULON, NC; Owner: CAROLINA REGIONAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hobgood:

  • WKTC (95.5 FM; PINETOPS, NC; Owner: WEQQ, INC.)
  • WTRG (100.7 FM; ROCKY MOUNT, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBKU (91.7 FM; AHSOKIE, NC; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WFXK (104.3 FM; TARBORO, NC; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WCBZ (103.7 FM; WILLIAMSTON, NC; Owner: ABG NORTH CAROLINA, LLC)
  • WERO (93.3 FM; WASHINGTON, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WNCT-FM (107.9 FM; GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: WNCT LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRQM (90.9 FM; ROCKY MOUNT, NC; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNIVERSITY OF NC AT CHAPEL HILL)
  • WRDU (106.1 FM; WILSON, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRSV (92.1 FM; ROCKY MOUNT, NC; Owner: NORTHSTAR BROADCATING CORPORATION)
  • WRNS-FM (95.1 FM; KINSTON, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WSAY-FM (98.5 FM; ROCKY MOUNT, NC; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WZRU (88.5 FM; ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC; Owner: ROANOKE VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WIAM-FM (98.9 FM; WINDSOR, NC; Owner: LIFELINE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WURB (97.7 FM; WINDSOR, NC; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Hobgood:

  • WITN-TV (Channel 7; WASHINGTON, NC; Owner: WITN LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WNCT-TV (Channel 9; GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WUNP-TV (Channel 36; ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WRAY-TV (Channel 30; WILSON, NC; Owner: WRAY, INC.)
  • WUNK-TV (Channel 25; GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WRPX (Channel 47; ROCKY MOUNT, NC; Owner: PAXSON RALEIGH LICENSE, INC.)
  • WFTB-LP (Channel 55; WILLIAMSTON, ETC., NC; Owner: FREE TEMPLE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WHIG-LP (Channel 57; ROCKY MOUNT, NC; Owner: ACTION COMMUNITY TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W66DK (Channel 66; ROCKY MOUNT, NC; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Hobgood fatal accident list:

Oct 12, 1998 03:20 AM, Sr-125, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Feb 8, 1986 10:40 AM, 125, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 59ft / 17.8mTotal length
  • 3,010Total average daily traffic
  • 178Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,020Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Hobgood, NC - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Hobgood, NC

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Derek Kenyenso, Riddick Ave(280866) (Lat: 36.025111 Lon: -77.399472), Type: 94.5, Structure height: 37083 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: American Towers, LLC., Faa-Fcc@americantower.Com, , Wobur-n, Phone: (678) 265-6770

  • Kristen Cesana, Riddick Ave(280866) (Lat: 36.025111 Lon: -77.399472), Type: 94.5, Structure height: 37083 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: American Towers, LLC., Faa-Fcc@americantower.Com, , Wobur-n, Phone: (678) 265-6770

  • Jacob T Chapman, Riddick Ave(280866) (Lat: 36.025111 Lon: -77.399472), Type: 94.5, Structure height: 37083 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: American Towers, LLC., Faa-Fcc@americantower.Com, , Wobur-n, Phone: (678) 265-6770

  • John Lyons, 530 S. Bay Street Hobgood, Nc 27843 (280866) (Lat: 36.025111 Lon: -77.399472), Type: 94.5, Structure height: 37083 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: American Towers, LLC., Faa-Fcc@americantower.Com, , Wobur-n, Phone: (678) 265-6730

  • John Lyons, 530 S. Bay Street (Lat: 36.025111 Lon: -77.399472), Type: 94.5, Structure height: 37083 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: American Towers, LLC., Faa-Fcc@americantower.Com, , Wobur-n, Phone: (678) 265-6730


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 2 Mi E State Hwy 122 On Halifax Cr 1821 (Lat: 36.014056 Lon: -77.394139), Call Sign: KKP742,
    Assigned Frequencies: 35.3200 MHz, Grant Date: 05/14/1997, Expiration Date: 07/13/2002, Cancellation Date: 11/17/2002, Registrant: Timothy D Purvis, Box 155, Hobgood, NC 27843, Phone: (419) 826-4436

  • OFFICE REPEATER, 3208 Poor Road (Lat: 36.036167 Lon: -77.440472), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 23.3 m, Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WQTW321,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.420 MHz, Grant Date: 04/25/2014, Expiration Date: 04/25/2024, Certifier: Andrew M Davis Iv, Registrant: John Thompson, 5910 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC 27612, Phone: (919) 915-2770, Email:

  • 2015 Hwy 97e (Lat: 36.027806 Lon: -77.439917), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 30.4 m, Overall height: 36.5 m, Call Sign: WQTX732, Licensee ID: L01857871,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.362 MHz, Grant Date: 05/01/2014, Expiration Date: 05/01/2024, Certifier: Brandon Wilson, Registrant: Amd Farms, 3208 Poor Rd, Hobgood, NC 27843, Phone: (252) 826-3134, Email:

  • Lat: 36.027167 Lon: -77.395444, Call Sign: WREA850,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.537 MHz, 452.037 MHz, 452.637 MHz, 456.537 MHz, 457.037 MHz, Grant Date: 09/07/2019, Expiration Date: 09/07/2029, Certifier: Kelly Craft, Registrant: Bearcom, 4009 Distribution Drive, Bldg 200, Garland, TX 75041, Phone: (214) 765-7328, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540-AE1A5 (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 644MD, N644MD, N-644MD, Serial Number: 11410, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 09/07/2006, Certificate Issue Date: 09/02/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Jesse R Council, 452 Gatlin Hunting Club Rd, Hobgood, NC 27843
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7031B, N7031B, N-7031B, Serial Number: 22-4282, Year manufactured: 1956, Airworthiness Date: 08/01/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 10/22/1985
    Registrant (Individual): Danny E Ellis, 3173 Hobgood Rd, Hobgood, NC 27843

2004 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2017 the average number of fire incidents per year is 11. The highest number of fire incidents - 21 took place in 2016, and the least - 4 in 2004. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Hobgood, NC When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (46.5%), and Outside Fires (30.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Hobgood, NC
    • 7246.5%Structure Fires
    • 4730.3%Outside Fires
    • 2717.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 95.8%Other
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Most common first names in Hobgood, NC among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1974.9 years
James1766.4 years
Robert1467.2 years
John1168.3 years
Annie1069.5 years
Mary881.2 years
Charlie769.3 years
Arthur775.7 years
Joseph764.4 years
Ernest556.6 years
Most common last names in Hobgood, NC among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Braddy2169.8 years
House1072.9 years
Fields1081.1 years
Smith1070.9 years
Brown875.4 years
Davis869.9 years
Savage879.8 years
Harrell874.6 years
Whitehurst779.1 years
Jones674.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Hobgood, NC
  • 48.1%Electricity
  • 33.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.5%Utility gas
  • 2.6%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Hobgood, NC
  • 52.2%Electricity
  • 34.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.0%Wood


Hobgood compared to North Carolina state average:

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