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Community Overview
With its white sandy beaches, forests and farmland, Onslow County is a pleasant place for residents and visitors alike. Camp Lejeune and the Marine Corps Air Station New River are a huge part of life in Onslow County, which is located in southeastern North Carolina, approximately 120 miles from Raleigh and 50 miles from Wilmington.

Population

County Population: 154,297
City Population: 69,688 (estimated)

Climate

July High Temperature: 90
January Low Temperature: 34

Climate Overview
Onslow County has flat, gently rolling terrain that slopes from an altitude of 63 feet in the town of Richlands to sea level and covers nearly 500,000 acres. The area’s average temperature is in the mid-40s in January and rises to the mid-80s in July. (Source: http://www.imagesjacksonville.com)

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Schools

  • Onslow County has a great public school system, excellent private schools and its own community college.
Educational Makeup
Schools and Higher Education Links
Onslow County Public Schools
  • 200 Broadhurst Rd.
    Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540
  • (910) 455-2211

Coastal Carolina Community College
  • 444 Western Blvd.
    Jacksonville, North Carolina 28546
  • (910) 455-1221
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Health Care

  • Jacksonville/Onslow County residents enjoy excellent health care, with the presence of numerous physicians, specialists and Onslow Memorial Hospital in the community.
Facilities
Onslow Memorial Hospital
  • 317 Western Blvd.
    Jacksonville, North Carolina 28541
  • (910) 577-2345
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Neighborhoods

  • Jacksonville and Onslow County offer a low cost of living with a variety of housing styles and options to choose from.
Real Estate Information
Home Turnover Percentage32.81 percent
Three-Bedroom Rent$751
Two-Bedroom Rent$535
One-Bedroom Rent$476
Average Home Price (median)$127,900
Utilities
City of Jacksonville
  • 815 New Bridge St.
    Jacksonville, North Carolina 28541
  • (910) 938-5248
  • Water
Onslow Water and Sewer Authority - ONWASA
  • 222 Georgetown Rd.
    Jacksonville, North Carolina 28541
  • (910) 455-0722
  • Water
Embarq
  • (910) 347-9011
  • Phone
Piedmont Natural Gas
  • (252) 634-1651
  • Gas
Progress Energy
  • Toll Free: (888) 534-8946
  • Electric
Jones-Onslow EMC
  • 259 Western Blvd.
    Jacksonville, North Carolina 28546
  • (910) 853-1940
  • Electric
Time Warner
  • 265 Center St.
    Jacksonville, North Carolina 28546
  • (910) 353-3500
  • Cable
Charter Communications
  • (866) 472-2200
  • Cable
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Business Climate

  • Onslow County has a flat, gently rolling terrain that slopes from an altitude of 63 feet at the town of Richlands to sea level and covers a total of 756 square miles encompassing nearly 500,000 acres. Of this total, 156,439 acres comprise the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station New River. Currently, the County is experiencing significant growth in the Jacksonville and in the areas bordering our beaches and waterways. (Source: http://www.onslowedc.com)
Economic Resources
Jacksonville Onslow Economic Development
  • 1099 Gum Branch Rd.
    Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540
  • (910) 347-3141, ext. 230
Jacksonville-Onslow Chamber of Commerce
  • 1099 Gum Branch Rd.
    Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540
  • (910) 347-3141
Transportation
Ellis Airport
  • 264 Albert J. Ellis Airport Rd.
    Richland, North Carolina 28574
  • (910) 324-1100
Industrial Sites
Media
Jacksonville Daily News
  • 724 Bell Fork Road
    Jacksonville, North Carolina 28546
  • (910) 291-8409
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Resources

Senior Resources
Onslow County Senior Services
  • 4024 Richlands Hwy.
    Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540
  • (910) 455-2747
Volunteer Opportunities
Jacksonville-Onslow Habitat for Humanity
  • 1909 Lejeune Blvd.
    Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540
  • (910) 347-9400
Jacksonville-Onslow Volunteer Center
  • 600 Court St.
    Jacksonville, North Carolina 28546
  • (910) 455-HELP
Caring Community Clinic
  • 215B Station St.
    Jacksonville, North Carolina 28546
  • (910) 577-2295
Onslow Community Ministries
  • 600 Court St.
    Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540
  • (910) 455-5733
Local Resources
Board of Elections
  • 521 Mill Ave.
    Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540
  • (910) 455-4484
  • Voter registration services.
North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles
  • (910) 348-1000
  • Car titles and vehicle registration services.
Onslow County Public Library
  • 118 Old Bridge St.
    Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540
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Culture

  • With its white sandy beaches, forests and farmland, Onslow County is a pleasant place for residents and visitors alike. Camp Lejeune and the Marine Corps Air Station New River are a huge part of life in Onslow County, which is located in southeastern North Carolina, approximately 120 miles from Raleigh and 50 miles from Wilmington.
Arts and Culture
Salt Marsh Gallery
  • 109 Front St.
    Swansboro, North Carolina 28584
  • (910) 325-0660
Onslow County Museum
  • 301 S. Wilmington St.
    Richlands, North Carolina 28574
  • (910) 324-5008
Recreation Opportunities
Lynnwood Park Zoo
  • 1071 Wells Rd.
    Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540
  • (910) 938-5848
Public Access Beaches
  • Public Access Beach #1 - SR 1568; Public Access Beach #2 - NC 210; Public Access Beach #3 - St. Regis Hotel; and Public Access Beach #4 - SR 1568.
Carolina Paintball USA
  • 2586 Wilmington Pkwy.
    Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540
  • (910) 347-4913
Mike's Farm
  • 767 Luther Bank Rd.
    Beulaville, North Carolina 28518
  • (910) 324-3422
Onslow County Parks & Recreation
  • 1244 Onslow Pines Rd.
    Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540
  • (910) 347-5332
Visit
City of Jacksonville
  • P.O. Box 128
    Jacksonville, North Carolina 28541
Onslow County Tourism
  • Toll Free: (800) 932-2144
Dining
Fast Freddy's Sports Bar & Grill
  • 1223 Lejeune Blvd.
    Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540
  • (910) 938-3050
Cheeze Burgerz in Paradize
  • 200 S. Marine Blvd.
    Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540
  • (910) 346-7790
Central Cafe
  • 460 N. Marine Blvd.
    Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540
  • (910) 938-5765
Angie's Family Restaurant
  • 233 S. Marine Blvd.
    Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540
  • (910) 989-1990
Beans Coffee House
  • 314 Western Blvd.
    Jacksonville, North Carolina 28546
  • (910) 353-9030
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