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Kure Beach

City in North Carolina, United States

Overview

Kure Beach is a small, laid-back coastal town on North Carolina's Pleasure Island known for its pristine beaches, friendly community, and historic attractions. Its relaxed atmosphere and natural beauty make it ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
2,191
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
34.00°, -77.91°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,480
Local Cost
$1,880
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
82
English
100
Temperature
18.5°C
Summer Avg
26.7°C
Winter Avg
10.1°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
-8.7°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1373 mm
Internet Speed
269 Mbps
Upload
53 Mbps
Latency
35 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
36
Walk Score
36
Footways
72.0
Airport
ILM
Distance
31 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 29 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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