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North Carolina (United States, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for North Carolina (United States, Books), updated Nov 3, 2026: median price $15.99, median 4 reviews, average rating 4.5 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 27/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $12.99 – $18.86 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.5 |
| New releases (90 days) | 27% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 1% of the parent category United States (375), one of the easier corners under it.
- 27% of its best sellers came out in the last 90 days, more than in 95% of Books categories: readers here keep buying new titles.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 92% of Books categories: the median best seller has only 4 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
Top 10 North Carolina best sellers
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StreetSmart® USA Interstate Road Map by VanDam ― Eco plastic coated, planning & travel map of the USA w/all federal, state hwys, attractions & Top 40 Drives (English and Spanish Edition)
- List rank#1
- Price$9.95
- Rating4.5
- Reviews287
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North Carolina Map (National Geographic Guide Map)
- List rank#2
- Price$9.95
- Rating4.3
- Reviews422
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Blue Ridge Parkway Travel Guide: Skip the Guesswork and Enjoy a Stress-Free Parkway Adventure—Scenic Stops, Waterfalls, Hikes, Milepost-by-Milepost Planning, Maps & Flexible 1–14 Day Itineraries
- List rank#3
- Price$21.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews8
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Blue Ridge Parkway Recreation Map - 2025 Edition (Benchmark)
- List rank#4
- Price$9.95
- Rating4.5
- Reviews38
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Rand McNally Folded Map: Raleigh Durham Street Map
by Rand McNally
- List rank#5
- Price$9.99
- Rating3.8
- Reviews34
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Hiking North Carolina: A Guide to More Than 500 of North Carolina's Greatest Hiking Trails (State Hiking Guides Series)
by Randy Johnson
- List rank#6
- Price$24.95
- Rating5.0
- Reviews1
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North Carolina Bucket List 2026–2027: Mountain Towns, Coastal Villages, Scenic Byways, and Family Outings for Memorable Getaways
by Luis L. Grey
- List rank#7
- Price$16.99
- Rating5.0
- Reviews1
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Ain’t Just Talkin’: 101 Appalachian Slang Sayings: Funny Hillbilly Sayings, Southern Slang, and Trail Talk from the Appalachian Trail — A Pocket Guide ... (Miles Trekker's Appalachian Trail Guides)
by Miles Trekker
- List rank#8
- Price$4.99
- Rating5.0
- Reviews4
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North Carolina Secret Bucket List: Hidden Gems, Scenic Routes, Waterfalls, Outer Banks Adventure & Remarkable Places Across The State
- List rank#9
- Price$15.97
- Reviews-
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North Carolina Driver's License Exam Prep: 100 Practice Questions Based on the Official NC DMV Permit Test → Road Signs, Traffic Laws, and What to Expect for Your Driving Test!
- List rank#10
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews86
Subcategories
- General29
- Wilmington24
- Raleigh23
FAQ
Is North Carolina a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 27/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 4 reviews and sells for $15.99.
How many reviews do you need to rank in North Carolina?
The median best seller has 4 reviews, and 88% of them have fewer than 100.
What do North Carolina best sellers cost?
The median price is $15.99; half of the best sellers are priced between $12.99 and $18.86.
Can new books break into North Carolina?
27% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.