At a Glance
Median Income
$47,560
$23,972 per capita
Home Value
$150,700
Zillow: $243,318
Median Rent
$846/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,698/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Cave Spring Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cave Spring's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cave Spring a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cave Spring residents earn a median household income of $47,560 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,972. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,448 business establishments, including 196 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cave Spring is $150,700 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,318. Median rent is $846/month, with 34.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Cave Spring reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,698/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.4% of adults in Cave Spring hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cave Spring has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,148
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density313/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,560
Per Capita$23,972
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$5,687M
Avg Weekly Wage$957
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,700
Rent$846
Ownership59.7%
Zillow$243,318
Housing Units514
Rent Burden34.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,698/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary174/100K
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,716/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation676 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Cave Spring was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 196 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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