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Emerald Isle
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Emerald Isle is a charming barrier island destination on the Crystal Coast, recognized for its soft sandy beaches, emerald-green waters, and relaxed, family-friendly environment. Visitors enjoy a blend of outdoor recreation, local seafood, and coastal Southern hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
3,847
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
34.68°, -76.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
58
Traffic Safety
73
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,710
Local Cost
$1,910
Local Income
$3,250
Cashless
74
English
100
Temperature
19.4°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
12.1°C
Record High
32.4°C
Record Low
-5.3°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1513 mm
Internet Speed
305 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
19.0
Airport
EWN
Distance
44 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 75/100.
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