North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Bent Creek is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,854. Residents earn $52,485 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bent Creek receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Bent Creek offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bent Creek is $52,485, 30% below the national average of $75,149. At 13.8%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.3% 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 Bent Creek is $377,500, 34% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,914 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 87.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Bent Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,485 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,229 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,130 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,785 |
| Unemployment | 13.8% |
| 283% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 13,107 |
| County GDP | $21,262M |
| Restaurants | 971 |
| Healthcare | 1,283 |
| Retail | 1,329 |
| Manufacturing | 331 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,058 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.34% |
| Commute Time | 16.7 min |
| Work from Home | 19.7% |
| Census Median | $377,500 |
| 34% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,914 |
| 65% above US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,058 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.34% |
| Obesity | 28.9% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.3% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,557/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,283 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.0 inches |
| 37% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,215 ft (675 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 839/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5111°N, 82.6170°W |
| County FIPS | 37021 |
Winner: Democrat by 24.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.6% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 839/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,283 |
| Restaurants | 971 |
| Retail Stores | 1,329 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 16.7 min |
| Work from Home | 19.7% |