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Kinston
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Kinston is a small city with a proud history, thriving arts scene, and a renowned food community in the heart of eastern North Carolina. Its walkable downtown boasts local shops and creative murals, while surrounding neighborhoods offer quiet streets and southern hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
19,900
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.26°, -77.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
84
Monthly Cost
$2,055
Local Cost
$1,230
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
16.2°C
Summer Avg
26.0°C
Winter Avg
6.1°C
Record High
40.3°C
Record Low
-14.7°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1288 mm
Internet Speed
483 Mbps
Upload
422 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ISO
Distance
8 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 31 tests. 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 70/100.
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