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Cordova, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Scotland County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,343 Population 631/sq mi density
$65,801 Median Income $25,390 per capita
$155,200 Home Value $129,952 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
328 Violent Crime/100K 9,758 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$65,801 median income, 18.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
328 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Cordova, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,801
12% below
$25,390 per capita
Home Value
$155,200
45% below
Zillow: $129,952
Violent Crime
328/100K
14% below
9,758/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
18.5%
414% above
30.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Cordova Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cordova's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
88%
Home Value
55%
Poverty
246%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
514%
Crime
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cordova a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cordova residents earn a median household income of $65,801 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,390. The unemployment rate stands at 18.5% (414% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cordova is $155,200 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,952. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Cordova reports 328 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 9,758/100K.

Education

18.1% of adults in Cordova hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cordova has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,343
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density631/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

D
Median Income$65,801
Per Capita$25,390
Unemployment18.5%
Poverty30.5%
County GDP$1,560M
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,200
Rent
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$129,952
Housing Units660
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent328/100K
Property9,758/100K

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death16,835/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation214 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+15.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Cordova was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.