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Barbecue, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Lee County County
Barbecue, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Barbecue a Good Place to Live?
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 1.1% (69% 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).
Safety & Crime
Barbecue reports 654 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,564/100K.
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 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.