Peletier is a town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Peletier had a population of 769. The town was named for the late-18th century Pelletier family.

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Living in Peletier

Housing in Peletier

$380K▲ 3.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Peletier home is worth about $380,000, up 3.4% in a year, 13% above the North Carolina typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Peletier

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Most working residents leave Peletier for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Morehead City (9%), Emerald Isle (8%) and Jacksonville (8%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Morehead City

Emerald Isle

Jacksonville

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3%Work in townlive and work in Peletier 18 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 124Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Peletier

B⁺

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 69% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 95% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with North Carolina

10better than NC·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 3▼ 8 close Habits all close Care 5▲ 2 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

9.8%Fewer adults facing food insecurityNC 15.2% · better 7.9%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityNC 12.2% · better 10.9%More adults who have had cancerNC 7.9% · worse

Care nearby

Nmc Camp LejeuneCamp Lejeune · 17 mi · ER

Craven County Community Health Center- HavelockHavelock · 14.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Peletier · CMS · HRSAHealth in Peletier →

Natural hazards in Peletier

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 99% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding

3Does Peletier flood?paid flood claims since 2018 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Peletier MapPeletier vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Peletier

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Peletier has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 35°, and snow is almost unheard of.

58° / 37°Winter

72° / 52°Spring

87° / 71°Summer

74° / 56°Fall

How much snow does Peletier get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 16, with the last in spring around Mar 23.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.2° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Peletier →