Albemarle, NC

North Carolina · Stanly County

Albemarle is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 16,527. Residents earn $52,825 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

16,527 Population 918/sq mi density

$52,825 Median Income $28,111 per capita

$186,100 Home Value $258,769 Zillow

$856 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent

60°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr

905 Violent Crime/100K 5,467 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$52,825 median income, 2.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$186,100 home value, $856/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

905 violent crimes/100K (138% above avg)

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $52,825

30% lower than US avg

Home Value $186,100

34% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 905/100K

138% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 21.5%

36% lower than US avg

Median Rent $856

26% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 38.6%

20% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.9%

19% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 18.0%

45% higher than US avg

How Albemarle Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population16,527

Median Age39.8 yrs

Density918/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Largest GroupWhite 64%

Veterans7.5%

Economy

Median Income$52,825

Per Capita$28,111

Unemployment2.9%

Poverty18.0%

County GDP$2,785M

Commute26 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$186,100

Rent$856

Ownership57.7%

Zillow$258,769

Housing Units7,901

Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

Violent905/100K

Property5,467/100K

Murder6.2/100K

Assault731/100K

Burglary1,109/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%

Uninsured12.5%

Smoking17.6%

Depression26.2%

Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)

AQI40 (Good)

Rain48.3 in/yr

Sunny Days310/yr

Elevation543 ft (166 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+21.5%

High School+86.5%

Graduate+5.6%

School Score5.59

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%

Commute26 min

Broadband80.3%

EV Stations4

Libraries6

Is Albemarle a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Albemarle receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate. Albemarle has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Albemarle is $52,825, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. The poverty rate of 18.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Albemarle is $186,100, 34% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $856 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

With 905 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,467 per 100,000, 179% above the national average.

Education

21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Albemarle enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 310 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Albemarle has a population of 16,527 with a density of 918 people per square mile, spread across 16.9 square miles. The median age is 39.8 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52% female and 48% male. The city is predominantly White (63.7%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 22.5% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 91.2% of residents, while 8.8% speak Spanish. 7.5% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 20.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 88.5% have health insurance coverage.

Population

16,527

Total Population

918

People / sq mi

39.8yrs

Median Age

2% above US avg

16.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%

Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Albemarle vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 91.2%

16% above US avg

Spanish 8.8%

34% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Albemarle vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Albemarle is $52,825, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,111 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $860, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,703 business establishments, including 130 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.3, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 7.6% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Albemarle vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$52,825
	30% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$28,111
Avg Weekly Wage	$860
IRS Avg AGI	$67,178
Gini Index	0.454 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.9%
	19% below US avg
Poverty Rate	18.0%
	45% above US avg
Establishments (County)	1,703
County GDP	$2,785M

Business (County)

Restaurants	130
Healthcare	162
Retail	249
Manufacturing	85

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,478
	1% below US avg
Cost of Living	94.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.87%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	26.0 min
Drive Alone	78.2%
Public Transit	1.3%
Work from Home	7.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Albemarle is $186,100, 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $258,769, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 96.5% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $856 (26% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $981 for a one-bedroom to $1,161 for a two-bedroom apartment. 57.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 7,901 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1963. The average annual property tax is $3,478. 27.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$186,100
	34% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$258,769
Median List Price	$287,200

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$287,200
$/Sq Ft	$168
Homes Sold	18
Sale-to-List Ratio	96.5%
Price Drops	34.6%
Inventory	136

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$856
	26% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,322
Rent Burden	27.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$932
1 Bedroom	$981
2 Bedrooms	$1,161
3 Bedrooms	$1,499
4 Bedrooms	$1,780

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	57.7%
Owner-Occupied	57.7%
Renter-Occupied	42.3%
Housing Units	7,901
Median Year Built	1963

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,478
	1% below US avg
Effective Rate	1.87%

In Albemarle, 38.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 12.1% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.3% of residents. 36.4% have high blood pressure. 17.6% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 15.0% report binge drinking. 27.0% are physically inactive. 26.2% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.4% experience frequent mental distress. 12.5% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,643. The dentist ratio is 1:2,673. 68.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.9 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Albemarle vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	38.6%
	20% above US avg
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart Disease	6.3%
High Blood Pressure	36.4%
Asthma	11.8%
COPD	8.0%
Cancer	6.7%
Stroke	3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.6%
	26% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.0%
Physical Inactivity	27.0%
Depression	26.2%
Mental Distress	19.4%
Physical Distress	14.1%
Short Sleep	37.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	88.5%
Uninsured	12.5%
	45% above US avg
Primary Care	1:2,643
Dentists	1:2,673
Mental Health	1:453
Checkup Rate	77.8%
Dental Visits	56.9%
Premature Death	10,233/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.9/10
Exercise Access	68.0%
Healthcare Facilities	162

Albemarle has a violent crime rate of 905 per 100,000 residents, 138% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 731.4 per 100,000, robbery at 142.6, rape at 24.8. The murder rate is 6.2 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,467 per 100,000, 179% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,134, burglary at 1,109, vehicle theft at 223 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 4 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Albemarle receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Albemarle vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	904.9/100K
	138% above US avg
Murder	6.2/100K
	2% below US avg
Rape	24.8/100K
Robbery	142.6/100K
Assault	731.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	5,466.7/100K
	179% above US avg
Burglary	1,109.5/100K
Theft	4,134.1/100K
Vehicle Theft	223.1/100K
Arson	86.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4
Traffic Accidents	58
Avg Accident Severity	2.6 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Albemarle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 543 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	60.3°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	543 ft (166 m)
Area	16.9 sq mi (43.7 km²)
Population Density	918/sq mi
Coordinates	35.3581°N, 80.1912°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Stanly County County
Nearest Airport	Mid-Carolina Regional (SRW) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"

27% above US avg

Snowfall 0.8"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.76"

Driest Month (Apr) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	58.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	29.4 / 100
Community Resilience	53.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 26, 2025.

Apr 13, 1998	9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina	M3.9	106 km
Jun 29, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.6	141 km
Jun 29, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.5	141 km
Jun 26, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.4	141 km
May 9, 2022	5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.3	142 km
Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	58 km
Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	68 km
May 10, 2022	5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M2.8	141 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	82 km
Jun 10, 2018	2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina	M2.7	130 km
Mar 9, 2024	5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M2.7	142 km
Aug 17, 2021	6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina	M2.7	144 km
Jan 5, 2022	5 km SW of Lugoff, South Carolina	M2.6	139 km
Apr 26, 2025	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M2.6	142 km
May 10, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M2.6	141 km
Jan 3, 2022	5 km S of Lugoff, South Carolina	M2.5	139 km
Sep 15, 2024	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M2.5	140 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	70 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	70 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2022	Ian	Category 1	246 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	224 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	223 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	234 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	295 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	221 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	268 km
2003	Isabel	Category 1	269 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	255 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	251 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	137 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	239 km
1989	Hugo	Category 4	111 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	230 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

317 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 934 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 5, 1989	EF4	65 km	1
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	88 km	7
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	97 km	4
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	90 km	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF4	88 km	4
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	80 km	6
Mar 28, 2010	EF3	68 km	0
May 8, 2008	EF3	71 km	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	76 km	0
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	83 km	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	61 km	0
May 5, 1989	EF3	83 km	0
May 22, 1985	EF3	83 km	0
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	46 km	1
Aug 29, 1964	EF3	93 km	0
May 26, 2022	EF2	95 km	0
Mar 31, 2022	EF2	29 km	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	56 km	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	37 km	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF2	86 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,968 ac, 1991).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1991	UNNAMED	3,968	76 km
1991	UNNAMED	3,094	96 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,743	73 km
2008	05/05 RX BURN	2,351	82 km
2007	06-09 RX BURN	2,054	86 km
2022	SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE	2,039	91 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,989	33 km
1998	981406	1,892	91 km
1994	CM 15 16 17	1,871	89 km
2021	SLATES CHURCH FIRE	1,824	78 km
1994	COMP 1112	1,798	92 km
1998	980803	1,780	84 km
2000	2000 1003	1,768	89 km
1999	19990505	1,756	81 km
2016	COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE	1,704	73 km
1992	COMP 15	1,697	88 km
2018	SCCRR-FY18-RX-COMP-14	1,687	90 km
2012	4-NOV	1,636	90 km
1993	UNNAMED	1,623	92 km
1995	95 15 2	1,619	88 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	3.7 in
March	51°F (11°C)	4.5 in
April	59°F (15°C)	3.2 in	Driest
May	67°F (19°C)	4.1 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.3 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in
September	71°F (22°C)	4.0 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.7 in
November	51°F (11°C)	3.2 in
December	43°F (6°C)	3.4 in

Albemarle has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (3.2").

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Albemarle is located in Stanly County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36% below the national average of 33.7%. 86.5% have completed high school. 5.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 75.1% of the vote, a 50.9-point margin. 80.3% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 4 EV charging stations. There are 6 public libraries serving the community. 162 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 78.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.1%

D 24.2%

Winner: Republican by 50.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4
Traffic Accidents	58
Avg Accident Severity	2.6 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	21.5%
	36% below US avg
High School+	86.5%
Graduate Degree+	5.6%
School Test Score	5.59

C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	918/sq mi
Total Area	16.9 sq mi
County	Stanly County County

Services

Broadband Access	80.3%
Avg Download Speed	185.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	35.5 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	4
Alt Fuel Stations	5
Public Libraries	6
Healthcare Facilities	162
Restaurants	130
Retail Stores	249

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	26.0 min
Drive Alone	78.2%
Public Transit	1.3%
Work from Home	7.6%

Average costs for common services in Albemarle. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$236 ($141–$377)
Specialist Visit	$330 ($189–$519)
Urgent Care Visit	$189 ($94–$330)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,075 ($754–$4,715)
Dental Cleaning	$123 ($71–$189)
Dental Filling	$236 ($141–$377)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$42 ($24–$71)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$71 ($47–$113)
Brake Pad Replacement	$283 ($141–$472)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19–$71)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$566 ($377–$943)
Battery Replacement	$189 ($94–$330)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$94 ($57–$141)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$85 ($47–$132)
HVAC Repair	$377 ($141–$754)
HVAC System Install	$6,601 ($3,772–$11,316)
Roof Repair	$943 ($377–$1,886)
Roof Replacement	$8,487 ($5,187–$14,145)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,415 ($472–$3,301)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,145 ($4,715–$28,290)
DUI Defense	$4,715 ($1,886–$9,430)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,415 ($754–$2,829)
Will Preparation	$472 ($189–$943)
Trust Preparation	$2,358 ($943–$4,715)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut	$52 ($28–$94)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$141 ($71–$236)
Manicure	$24 ($14–$42)
Pedicure	$38 ($24–$61)
Massage (1 Hour)	$75 ($47–$123)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.87 ($2.83–$5.19)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.30 ($2.36–$4.72)
Loaf of Bread	$3.58 ($2.36–$5.19)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.24 ($2.83–$6.13)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.19 ($3.77–$7.07)
Rice (per lb)	$0.94 ($0.57–$1.70)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$132 ($75–$236)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$141)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$113)
Internet (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$94)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$61 ($28–$94)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$80 ($47–$141)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$189 ($71–$472)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,886 ($1,132–$3,301)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$123)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.54–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$94 ($28–$236)
Driver's License Renewal	$28 ($14–$71)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,132 ($566–$2,358)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$943 ($472–$1,886)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$377 ($189–$660)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$47 ($24–$94)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$943 ($377–$2,358)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,788 ($4,715–$28,290)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$57 ($28–$94)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$94 ($47–$189)
Dog Grooming	$57 ($28–$94)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19–$71)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$283 ($141–$472)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$189 ($94–$377)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$806
Toddler	$707
Preschool	$636
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$702
Toddler	$616
Preschool	$616

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Stanly County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Administrative & Waste Services	3,778	124	$24,416	2.78
Manufacturing	3,512	95	$59,792	1.85
Retail Trade	2,893	251	$33,639	1.25
Accommodation & Food Services	2,075	133	$18,636	0.99
Health Care & Social Assistance	1,708	155	$37,284	0.52
Construction	1,642	253	$65,224	1.35
Other Services	588	136	$37,661	0.85
Wholesale Trade	426	68	$67,464	0.47
Educational Services	408	20	$42,809	0.85
Finance & Insurance	368	80	$63,952	0.39
Professional & Technical Services	350	127	$64,950	0.22
Management of Companies	279	4	$77,424	0.72
Arts & Entertainment	260	14	$12,457	0.67
Transportation & Warehousing	169	42	$56,834	0.17
Real Estate	140	51	$45,619	0.39
Information & Technology	104	21	$78,643	0.24
Utilities	51	5	$108,977	0.58

Colleges & Universities in Albemarle

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Stanly Community College	Public · Associate	3,396	—	$2,672	$8,816

Hospitals in Albemarle

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
STANLY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	Yes	(704) 984-4000

Schools in Albemarle

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Central Elementary	Elementary	546	34	16.1:1
Albemarle Middle	Middle	409	26	15.7:1
Albemarle High	High	390	27	14.4:1
Endy Elementary	Elementary	348	25	13.9:1
East Albemarle Elementary	Elementary	319	21	15.2:1
Millingport Elementary	Elementary	194	12	16.2:1
Stanly Early College High	High	188	8	23.5:1
Stanly STEM Early College	High	153	7	21.9:1

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Radio Stations near Albemarle

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Buzzin Radio	—	MP3
BBN German	online christian radio	AAC 56 kbps
106.5 The END	alternative	AAC
WCOM- LP 103.5 Carrboro, NC	carrboro, community radio	MP3 120 kbps

Campgrounds Near Albemarle

5 campgrounds found near Albemarle.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
KING'S MOUNTAIN POINT PICNIC PAVILION (NC)	4.5/5	6	$35–$50
CANEBRAKE HORSE CAMP	4.2/5	28	$27–$54
ARROWHEAD CAMPGROUND	4.1/5	49	$20–$54
BADIN LAKE CAMPGROUND	4.1/5	34	$20–$40
BADIN LAKE GROUP CAMP	4.1/5	3	$75

National Parks Near Albemarle

12 national parks and monuments found near Albemarle.

Park	Type	Fee
Andrew Jackson State Park	State Park	Free
Cheraw State Park	State Park	Free
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park	National Military Park	Free
Haw River State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Norman State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Wateree State Park	State Park	Free
Landsford Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Long Bluff State Park	State Park	Free
Morrow Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Mountains-to-Sea Trail	State Park	Free
Pilot Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve	State Park	Free

Trails Near Albemarle

68 trails found near Albemarle.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
DUTCHMAN'S CREEK	11.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
UWHARRIE NRT	9.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
UWHARRIE NRT	9.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
UWHARRIE NRT	8.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KEYAUWEE	6.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BADIN LAKE	5.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BIRKHEAD MOUNTAIN	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SUPERTREE LOOP	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
RIVER TRAIL	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
UWHARRIE NRT	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROBBINS BRANCH	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DICKEY BELL OHV	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ROCKY MOUNTAIN OHV	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HELEN'S LOOP	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOOD RUN TRAIL	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
FRALEY TRAIL	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HOME TRAIL	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BLACKBURN TRAIL	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DUTCH JOHN OHV	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TODD TRAIL	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FALLS DAM OHV	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DANIEL OHV	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BUTTERMILK TRAIL	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BATES TRAIL	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MEGAN TRAIL	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
JOSH TRAIL	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MORGAN TRAIL	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
TONY TRAIL	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LAKEVIEW OHV	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ROBBINS TRAIL	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BURL TREE WAY	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DENSON'S CREEK OUTER LOOP	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LARRY'S LINK	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
GREG'S LOOP	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HANNAH'S CREEK	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAKE TRAIL	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LESLIE TRAIL	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
INDIAN TRAIL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BIG ROCK LOOP	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SLAB PILE OHV	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BIRKHEAD MOUNTAIN	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WOLF DEN OHV	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WEST MORRIS MOUNTAIN CONNECTOR	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SAWMILL OHV	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DENSON'S CREEK INNER LOOP	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
THORNBURG	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
THORNBURG	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TANAGER TRAIL	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HOME TRAIL EXTENSION	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BERNER TRAIL	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LUTHER'S SPUR	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CANEBRAKE LOOP	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
UWHARRIE FITNESS	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DICKEY BELL OHV	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RUDOLPH TRAIL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WREN TRAIL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
YATES PLACE CONNECTOR	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
UWHARRIE FITNESS CONNECTOR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BADIN HORSE CAMP CONNECTOR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
GREG'S LOOP CONNECTOR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOOD RUN LOOP B	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
WOOD RUN LOOP A	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
FALLS DAM OHV CONNECTOR A	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LAKEVIEW OHV CHALLENGE C	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LAKEVIEW OHV CHALLENGE B	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LAKEVIEW OHV CHALLENGE A	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FALLS DAM OHV CONNECTOR B	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
KEYAUWEE ROCK GARDEN	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—

Museums in Albemarle

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
EASTERN CABARRUS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7044366169	$47,901
ALBEMARLE-STANLY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	245 EAST MAIN STREET	7049863777
ANSONVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
BADIN HISTORIC MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	60 FALLS ROAD	7044226900
GOLD HILL HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7042679439
LOCUST HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2884 OFFICER JEFF SHELTON PARK DR
MOUNT GILEAD MUSEUM FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM	202 W ALLENTON ST	9104391864
NORWOOD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	205 PEE DEE AVENUE	7043039829
STANLEY COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	245 E MAIN ST	7049863777

Libraries in Albemarle

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
STANLY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	133 E MAIN ST	0.0	152,245

Farmers Markets in Albemarle

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Oakboro Farmers Market	128 Aquadale Road	05/31/2014 to 09/27/2014	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;
Stanly Commons Farmers Market	1000 N. First St.	01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018	Mon: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;

Nursing Homes in Albemarle

4 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
STANLY MANOR 625 BETHANY CHURCH ROAD BOX 38	Non profit - Other	90	88	4/5	—	4/5	3/5	9803237373
BETHANY WOODS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER 33426 OLD SALISBURY ROAD BOX 1250	For profit - Corporation	160	132	3/5	—	2/5	3/5	7049831195
FORREST OAKES HEALTHCARE CENTER 620 HEATHWOOD DRIVE	For profit - Corporation	60	52	1/5	—	1/5	2/5	7049832686
TRINITY PLACE 24724 SOUTH BUSINESS 52	Non profit - Corporation	76	74	1/5	—	3/5	2/5	7049828191

Pharmacies in Albemarle

9 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
ALBEMARLE COMPOUNDING AND PRESCRIPTION CENTER	944 NORTH 1ST STREET	704-983-6176
ALBEMARLE PHARMACY	105 YADKIN STREET	704-982-9144
CVS - 3813	835 HIGHWAY 24-27	704-983-2192
MEDICAL PHARMACY OF ALBEMARLE INCORPORATED	320 YADKIN STREET	704-982-9179
RITE AID - 11430	205 SALISBURY AVENUE	704-982-1145
RITE AID - 11431	1825 EAST MAIN STREET	704-986-0029
STANLY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER	301 YADKIN STREET	704-984-4000
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 1133	781 LEONARD AVENUE	704-982-8948
WALGREENS - 10619	840 NC HIGHWAY 24 27 BYPASS EAST	704-982-2301

EV Charging Stations in Albemarle

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Albemarle City Hall	144 N 2nd St	Blink Network	2		J1772	public
Albemarle Police Department	155 W South St	Blink Network	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Albemarle

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
49221 Reeves Island Drive	TOWER	101
Pleasant Valley Road (154098)	LTOWER	88
(Ansonville site) Buffalo Creek Road	TOWER	87
813 CONCORD ROAD	TOWER	82
133 LIBERTY HILL CHURCH ROAD (80258)	MTOWER	73
Albemarle Cell Site - 40170 Stony Gap Road	TOWER	61
Haigler Gin Road	TOWER	61
476 Strider Road (65736)	MTOWER	61

Fire Stations in Albemarle

Name	Address	Type	Phone
Albemarle Fire Department	1610 E Main ST	Mostly career	704-984-9700
East Side Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.	805 Laton RD	Volunteer	704-982-4615
Rescue Unit of Stanly County	701 Arlington AVE	Volunteer	704-982-5255
Southside Fire Department	20790 NC 138 HWY	Volunteer	704-982-2689

Power Plants Near Albemarle

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
ALBEMARLE HOSPITAL UNIT	PETROLEUM LIQUIDS	221112	-80.2	OP
STANLY SOLAR, LLC	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-80.2	U

Bridges in Albemarle

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	1957	29	23,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2004	141	22,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2004	121	21,500	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1986	29	15,000	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1986	59	14,500	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1986	55	14,500	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1957	170	14,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1986	236	14,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1957	200	13,500	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2010	35	9,750	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1968	90	9,300	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1999	38	9,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1999	122	8,800	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2010	203	7,100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2010	157	7,100	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1983	140	6,300	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1967	44	5,500	G
Culvert	Aluminum/Wrought Iron/Cast Iron	1983	25	5,300	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1947	38	5,000	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1930	46	4,900	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1973	101	4,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1958	113	3,000	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1972	30	2,700	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1958	325	2,350	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2009	31	2,200	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2014	83	1,800	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1985	160	1,100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1987	129	1,000	G
Culvert	Concrete	1994	31	1,000	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1985	72	900	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2008	135	800	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1976	61	800	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1978	30	750	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1998	60	750	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2018	52	700	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1993	62	490	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1998	116	370	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1978	30	150	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1957	21	100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2022	60	100	F

Correctional Facilities in Albemarle

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
STANLEY COUNTY DETENTION CENTER	223 SOUTH SECOND STREET	COUNTY	100	135	OPEN

Superfund Sites Near Albemarle

5 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
ALCOA - BADIN WORKS	293 HIGHWAY 740	STANLY
CAROLINA STALITE COMPANY	16815 OLD BEATTYS FORD RD.	ROWAN
CAROLINA STALITE COMPANY	16815 OLD BEATTYS FORD RD.	ROWAN
HOMANIT - MT GILEAD	HIGHWAY 109	MONTGOMERY
UNILIN FLOORING, N.V.	149 HOMANIT USA ROAD	MONTGOMERY

Airports Near Albemarle

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Piedmont Triad International Airport	GSO	Large Airport
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport	USA	Medium Airport
Aero Plantation Airport	—	Small Airport
Anson County Airport - Jeff Cloud Field	—	Small Airport
Arant Airport	—	Small Airport
Asheboro Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Atwell Airport	—	Small Airport
Bahnson Airport	—	Small Airport
Barringer Field	—	Small Airport
Bermuda High Gliderport	—	Small Airport
Blackhawk Field	—	Small Airport
Boyd's Hawks Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Bradford Field Airport	—	Small Airport
Bradley Field	—	Small Airport
Broadway Airfield	—	Small Airport
Brown Field	—	Small Airport
Buffalo Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Burlington Alamance Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Causey Airport	—	Small Airport
Chalfant Airport	—	Small Airport
Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport	—	Small Airport
Cheraw Municipal Airport/Lynch Bellinger Field	HCW	Small Airport
Corriher Field	—	Small Airport
Dakota Air Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Darr Field	—	Small Airport
Davidson County Executive Airport	—	Small Airport
Delk's Airport	—	Small Airport
Derby Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Edwards Airport	—	Small Airport
Enochville Airport	—	Small Airport
Ervin Airfield	—	Small Airport
Fields Airport	—	Small Airport
Fivepoints Field	—	Small Airport
Flint Ridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying M Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying S Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Georgia Road Field	—	Small Airport
Gold Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Goodnight's Airport	—	Small Airport
Goose Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Greensboro Executive Airport	—	Small Airport
Hamptonville Airport	—	Small Airport
Happy Bottom Airport	—	Small Airport
Hardaway Field	—	Small Airport
Hawk's Knoll Airport	—	Small Airport
Hawks Meadow Airport	—	Small Airport
Hiatt Airport	—	Small Airport
Hinshaw (Greenacres) Airport	—	Small Airport
Ja Field	—	Small Airport
Jaars Townsend Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Albemarle

4 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Albemarle Police Department	203 North 2nd Street
Mt Gilead Police Department	123 North Main Street
Norwood Police Department	139 North Main Street
Village of Misenheimer Municipal Building	49137 Ward Drive

Grocery Stores in Albemarle

35 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
ALDI 66007	Supermarket	1920 E Main St
Asian Food Market Llc	Grocery Store	720 Nc 24 27 Byp E
Asian Market Albemarle	Grocery Store	757 NC 24 27 Byp E
BIG LOTS 3199	Other	720 NC 24 27 Bypass E
CORNER SUPERMARKET	Grocery Store	1105 W Main St
CVS PHARMACY 3813	Other	835 Hwy 24-27
D & M PACKING CO	Specialty Store	687 Morgan Rd
Dollar General 21273	Other	503 Salisbury Ave
Dollar General 24157	Other	2425 W Main St
Dollar General 30428	Other	739 NC 24 27 Byp E
DOLLAR GENERAL 6196	Other	1920 US Highway 52 N
Dollar Tree 3483	Other	636 NC 24 27 Byp E
Family Dollar 250	Other	829 NC 24 27 Byp E
Family Dollar 6155	Other	503C US Highway 52 N
FOOD LION 251	Supermarket	2000 US Highway 52 N
FOOD LION 30	Supermarket	833 NC 24 27 Byp E
Friendly Mart	Convenience Store	199 NC 24 27 Byp W
HARRIS TEETER 078	Super Store	817 N 1st St
Hilltop Seafood Co.	Other	128 S 1st St
INGLES MARKETS 100	Supermarket	636 East St
Lucky Stop Mart	Convenience Store	627 Nc-24
Modak Inc.	Convenience Store	502 Salisbury Ave
Murphy USA 7888	Convenience Store	721 Leonard Ave
Refuel 1130	Convenience Store	1211 Pee Dee Ave
Refuel 1138	Convenience Store	1607 NC 24 27 Byp W
Refuel 1139	Convenience Store	1973 E Main St
Refuel 1143	Convenience Store	1904 US Highway 52 N
South East Asia Market	Other	1947 E Main St
Speedway 7993	Convenience Store	1702 US Highway 52 N
Speedway 7995	Convenience Store	641 Highway 24 & 27 E
Stanly Commons Farmers' Market	Farmers and Markets	1000 N 1st St
STANLY COUNTY HANDI MART	Convenience Store	1554 Highway 27 W
WALGREENS 10619	Other	840 NC 24 27 Byp E
Walgreens 19992	Other	205 Salisbury Ave
Walmart SUPERCENTER 1133	Super Store	781 Leonard Ave

Post Offices in Albemarle

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Albemarle Post Office

Treatment Centers in Albemarle

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Monarch - BH Stanly	Both	866-272-7826

Churches & Religious Organizations in Albemarle

25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ALBEMARLE FOURSQUARE CHURCH	PO BOX 1032
ALBEMARLE PH CHURCH	28594 HWY 73
ALBEMARLE WESLEYAN CHURCH	33671 MANN RD
BARSTOOL CHURCH	32421 VALLEY DR
CALVARY PRAISE AND WORSHIP	PO BOX 881
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH	PO BOX 657
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY BIBLE PLACE	1005 MCLAUGHLIN ST
CORNER CHURCH OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST	PO BOX 1197
DECORATE THE DARKNESS INC	1105 LOVE ST
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD	PO BOX 516
G220 MINISTRIES INC	35244 PICKLER RD
GATHERED FRAGMENTS MISSION INC	PO BOX 622
GREAT AWAKENING	24866 THOMPSON ROAD
HARVEST CHURCH OF ALBEMARLE INC	1305 BIRD RD
HOTWHEELS FOR CHRIST	28639 CANTON RD
HOUSE OF BREAD MINISTRIES	24467B HELMS RD
LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA NORTH CAROLINA LUTHERAN HOMES INC	RT 1
PURE HEART FAMILY CHURCH	520 LOIS LN
SECOND STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	105 E HEARNE ST
SOUL HARVEST MINISTRIES A GROWING CHURCH	212 SMOKEHOUSE LN
SPIRIT AND TRUTH UNITED CHURCH OF WORSHIP	100 MOSS SPRINGS RD
STANLY COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN MINISTRY INC	506 S 1ST ST
VORTEX CHURCH	PO BOX 415
WESTMINISTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	PO BOX 447
WINE & BREAD OUTREACH MINISTRY	PO BOX 21

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Frequently Asked Questions About Albemarle

What is the population of Albemarle?

Albemarle has a population of 16,527 residents and is located in North Carolina. The population density is 918 people per square mile, spread across 16.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.8 years. The population is 52% female and 48% male.

Is Albemarle expensive to live in?

Albemarle is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.3 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $52,825, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $186,100 (34% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $856 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Albemarle safe?

Public safety is a concern in Albemarle, with a violent crime rate of 905 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,467 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Albemarle receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Albemarle?

Albemarle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Albemarle?

The job market in Albemarle is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $860. There are 1,703 business establishments in the area, including 130 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 7.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Albemarle?

The median home value in Albemarle is $186,100. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $258,769. For renters, the median monthly rent is $856. Fair market rent is $981 for a 1-bedroom and $1,161 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 57.7%. The average annual property tax is $3,478.

How are the schools in Albemarle?

Schools in Albemarle score 5.6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 21.5% of adults in Albemarle hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.5% have completed high school. 5.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Albemarle?

The obesity rate in Albemarle is 38.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 17.6% of adults are smokers. 27.0% are physically inactive. 26.2% of residents report depression. 12.5% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 68.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,643.

What is transportation like in Albemarle?

The average commute in Albemarle is 26 minutes. 78.2% of workers drive alone to work, 1.3% use public transit, and 7.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Albemarle?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Albemarle is 63.7% White, 22.5% Black or African American, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino. 91.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 8.8% speak Spanish. 7.5% of the population are military veterans. 20.7% of residents have a disability. 88.5% have health insurance coverage.

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City Guide — Albemarle

Overview 11/11

People 10/10

Economy 13/13

Housing 14/17

Health 25/26

Crime & Safety 11/12

Climate & Environment 17/19

Community 14/14

Cost of Services 3/3

Historical Trends 0/3

Geography 6/6

Places & Facilities 26/32

Explore (Map Features) 2/2

How Albemarle Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Crime

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Albemarle a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Safety & Crime

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Albemarle vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Albemarle vs U.S. Average

Income: Albemarle vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Albemarle vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Albemarle vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Geography

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Hazard Breakdown

Earthquake History

Hurricane History

Tornado History

Wildfire History

Monthly Weather

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Safety & Disasters

Education

Area & Infrastructure

Services