Durham, NC
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 206,007 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Near Durham is a rare old-growth Piedmont bottomland hardwood forest.
Cultural Attractions
Art lovers have access to the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University and the North Carolina Central University Art Museum.
Recreation
Sports fans can cheer for the Duke Blue Devils, a frequent NCAA Final Four basketball team. Baseball fans can catch the Durham Bulls, the team featured in the 1988 film Bull Durham. The Bulls are now the Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays.
Historical
Durham's nickname, "Bull City", comes from the logo for Bull Durham Tobacco, a product of local Blackwell Tobacco Co. In the late 1800s, the Bull Durham trademark was known around the world.
Economy
Durham has earned the moniker City of Medicine because of its vibrant healthcare industry, which includes more than 300 medical- and health-related companies. Additionally, more than 140 major research companies give Research Triangle Park its name.
| Population [details] | 206,007 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 74.9% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 462.14 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 42.50% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 48.56 °F/27.51 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 86.84 °F/65.51 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 43.05 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 250 |
| Cost of living [details] | 99.23 |
| State sales tax | 4.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Charlotte (112.97 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | RALEIGH-DURHAM INTERNATIONAL (10.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Health and fitness, Trails and wildlife |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Concerts, Family/Arts events, Movie theaters, Museums, Religious activities, Wineries |
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