At a Glance
Home Value
$188,700
Zillow: $176,813
Median Rent
$736/mo
18.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
19.0% smoking rate
How Cerro Gordo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cerro Gordo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cerro Gordo a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cerro Gordo is $188,700 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,813. Median rent is $736/month, with 18.9% 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 1975.
Education
7.3% of adults in Cerro Gordo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cerro Gordo has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population335
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density424/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$20,891
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$1,918M
Avg Weekly Wage$921
Housing
Home Value$188,700
Rent$736
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$176,813
Housing Units181
Rent Burden18.9%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death16,521/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation84 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute43 min
Broadband45.3%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Cerro Gordo was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
2.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.