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Cooleemee, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Davie County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
984 Population 1,312/sq mi density
$49,135 Median Income $27,463 per capita
$134,200 Home Value $129,352 Zillow
$964 Median Rent 33.7% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$49,135 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,200 home value, $964/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cooleemee, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,135
35% below
$27,463 per capita
Home Value
$134,200
52% below
Zillow: $129,352
Median Rent
$964/mo
17% below
33.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,064/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
310 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
65%
Home Value
48%
Rent
83%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cooleemee 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

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 2.7% (25% below 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 $129,352. 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.

Safety & Crime

Cooleemee reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,064/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population984
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,312/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,135
Per Capita$27,463
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$1,975M
Avg Weekly Wage$983

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,200
Rent$964
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$129,352
Housing Units424
Rent Burden33.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,064/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary413/100K

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,312/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 283 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.