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Boardman, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Columbus County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
211 Population 68/sq mi density
$55,972 Median Income $24,209 per capita
$588 Median Rent 17.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
1,217 Violent Crime/100K 10,681 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,972 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,217 violent crimes/100K (220% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Boardman, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,972
26% below
$24,209 per capita
Median Rent
$588/mo
49% below
17.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,217/100K
220% above
10,681/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
87% below
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Boardman Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Boardman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
74%
Rent
51%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
320%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Boardman a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Boardman residents earn a median household income of $55,972 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,209. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,217 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Boardman reports 1,217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 220% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 10,681/100K.

Education

4.5% of adults in Boardman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Boardman has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population211
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$55,972
Per Capita$24,209
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$1,918M
Avg Weekly Wage$921

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$588
Ownership51.2%
Zillow$170,446
Housing Units91
Rent Burden17.0%

Crime

F
Violent1,217/100K
Property10,681/100K

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death16,521/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation84 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute36 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Boardman was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.