At a Glance
Median Income
$43,773
$16,988 per capita
Home Value
$112,800
Zillow: $155,375
Median Rent
$615/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
348/100K
10,789/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
41.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.7%
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Biscoe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Biscoe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Biscoe a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Biscoe residents earn a median household income of $43,773 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,988. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 620 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Biscoe is $112,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,375. Median rent is $615/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Biscoe reports 348 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 10,789/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.6% of adults in Biscoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Biscoe has an average annual temperature of 62°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 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,259
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density776/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,773
Per Capita$16,988
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty41.2%
County GDP$1,470M
Avg Weekly Wage$941
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,800
Rent$615
Ownership49.6%
Zillow$155,375
Housing Units959
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent348/100K
Property10,789/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault232/100K
Burglary522/100K
Health
Obesity44.7%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death14,448/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation616 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute22 min
Broadband76.2%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Biscoe was founded in 1895.
The median home in Biscoe was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Mid-Carolina Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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