At a Glance
Median Income
$80,380
$28,401 per capita
Home Value
$199,300
Zillow: $264,096
Median Rent
$1,419/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
10.5% smoking rate
How Barbecue Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barbecue's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barbecue a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barbecue residents earn a median household income of $80,380 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,401. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,866 business establishments, including 137 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barbecue is $199,300 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,096. Median rent is $1,419/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average).
Education
21.1% of adults in Barbecue hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barbecue has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,933
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density1,046/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,380
Per Capita$28,401
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$4,261M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$199,300
Rent$1,419
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$264,096
Rent Burden30.2%
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death12,122/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation314 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+91.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute36 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 137 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.