North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Altamahaw is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 568. Residents earn $62,315 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Altamahaw receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Altamahaw offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Altamahaw is $62,315, 17% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.8%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Altamahaw is $215,200, 24% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Altamahaw enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches, including 7.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,315 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,337 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,010 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,841 |
| Unemployment | 8.8% |
| 144% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,409 |
| County GDP | $9,014M |
| Restaurants | 370 |
| Healthcare | 393 |
| Retail | 609 |
| Manufacturing | 189 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,444 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.60% |
| Commute Time | 16.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.2% |
| Census Median | $215,200 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,444 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.60% |
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.4% |
| Depression | 27.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,571/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 393 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 25 |
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.8 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 7.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 693 ft (211 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 418/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1939°N, 79.5066°W |
| County FIPS | 37001 |
Winner: Republican by 8.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.5% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 418/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 94.9% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 393 |
| Restaurants | 370 |
| Retail Stores | 609 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 25 |
| Avg Commute | 16.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.2% |