At a Glance
Median Income
$49,135
$27,463 per capita
Home Value
$134,200
Zillow: $129,431
Median Rent
$964/mo
33.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
18.4% smoking rate
How Cooleemee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cooleemee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cooleemee a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cooleemee residents earn a median household income of $49,135 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,463. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,128 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cooleemee is $134,200 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,431. Median rent is $964/month, with 33.7% 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 1938.
Education
17.0% of adults in Cooleemee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cooleemee has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population984
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,312/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,135
Per Capita$27,463
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$1,975M
Avg Weekly Wage$983
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,200
Rent$964
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$129,431
Housing Units424
Rent Burden33.7%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,312/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation692 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed283 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Cooleemee was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mid-Carolina Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 283 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.