At a Glance
Median Income
$66,643
$35,134 per capita
Home Value
$178,800
Zillow: $218,270
Median Rent
$819/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
17.0% smoking rate
How Connelly Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Connelly Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Connelly Springs a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Connelly Springs residents earn a median household income of $66,643 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,134. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,725 business establishments, including 158 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Connelly Springs is $178,800 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,270. Median rent is $819/month, with 22.8% 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 1990.
Education
18.2% of adults in Connelly Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Connelly Springs has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,342
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density469/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,643
Per Capita$35,134
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$3,724M
Avg Weekly Wage$942
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,800
Rent$819
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$218,270
Housing Units979
Rent Burden22.8%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,521/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation1,262 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute22 min
Broadband81.2%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Connelly Springs was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Hickory Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 158 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.