Bath, NC

North Carolina

Bath is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 229. Residents earn $72,000 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
229 Population 636/sq mi density
$72,000 Median Income $54,662 per capita
$401,600 Home Value $313,515 Zillow
$1,125 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$72,000 median income, 0.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$401,600 home value, $1,125/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,000
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $401,600
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 39.9%
18% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,125
3% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.9%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.1%
10% lower than US avg

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

People

Population229
Median Age66.0 yrs
Density636/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans14.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,000
Per Capita$54,662
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$2,369M
Commute32 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$401,600
Rent$1,125
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$313,515
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.4%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain51.6 in/yr
Elevation11 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.9%
High School+99.0%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute32 min
Libraries5

Is Bath a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bath receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Bath offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bath is $72,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bath is $401,600, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 39.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Bath enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Bath has a population of 229 with a density of 636 people per square mile. The median age is 66.0 years, 70% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

229
Total Population
636
People / sq mi
66.0yrs
Median Age
70% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Bath vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.2%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bath vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bath is $72,000, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Bath vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,000
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$54,662
Avg Weekly Wage$968
IRS Avg AGI$64,952

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate11.1%
10% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,350
County GDP$2,369M

Business (County)

Restaurants94
Healthcare132
Retail192
Manufacturing49

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,002
14% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.4 min
Drive Alone77.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Bath is $401,600, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,125 (3% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $313,515.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$401,600
42% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$313,515

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,125
3% below US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,002
14% below US avg
Effective Rate0.75%
In Bath, 33.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.4% report depression. 22.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.9%
6% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure33.0%
Asthma11.0%
COPD7.3%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity22.4%
Depression28.4%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress12.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.6%
Checkup Rate77.1%
Premature Death12,293/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access85.6%
Healthcare Facilities132

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Bath has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.6 inches
36% above US avg
Snowfall0.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation11 ft (3 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density636/sq mi
Coordinates35.4712°N, 76.8111°W
County FIPS37013
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 39.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.2%
D 34.1%

Winner: Republican by 31.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+39.9%
18% above US avg
High School+99.0%
School Test Score5.46
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density636/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities132
Restaurants94
Retail Stores192

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.4 min
Drive Alone77.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.3%

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