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Dare County
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Dare County, North Carolina, stretches across the heart of the Outer Banks, boasting scenic barrier islands, historic landmarks, and endless coastal charm. Visitors flock year-round for stunning beaches, maritime culture, and outdoorsy adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
36,915
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.79°, -75.78°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,965
Local Cost
$1,920
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
83
English
100
Temperature
17.2°C
Summer Avg
25.5°C
Winter Avg
9.1°C
Record High
33.6°C
Record Low
-7.8°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1318 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MEO
Distance
17 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 76/100.
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