Earl, NC

North Carolina

Earl is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 367. Residents earn $42,287 per year, which is 44% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
367 Population 427/sq mi density
$42,287 Median Income $25,434 per capita
$160,900 Home Value
$937 Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$42,287 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$160,900 home value, $937/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $42,287
44% lower than US avg
Home Value $160,900
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.7%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent $937
19% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.0%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
62% lower than US avg

How Earl Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population367
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density427/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Largest GroupWhite 75%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$42,287
Per Capita$25,434
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$6,025M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,900
Rent$937
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden17.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.4%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain50.4 in/yr
Elevation840 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+91.2%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute18 min
Broadband76.0%
Libraries3

Is Earl a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Earl receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Earl offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Earl is $42,287, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Earl is $160,900, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $937 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Earl enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Earl has a population of 367 with a density of 427 people per square mile. The median age is 56.3 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (74.9%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 9.8% Black.

Population

367
Total Population
427
People / sq mi
56.3yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 63.8%
Female 36.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Earl vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.9%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.1%
40% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Earl vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Earl is $42,287, which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Earl vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$42,287
44% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,434
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
IRS Avg AGI$58,314

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
62% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,287
County GDP$6,025M

Business (County)

Restaurants181
Healthcare226
Retail388
Manufacturing106

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,265
7% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.03%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.4 min
Drive Alone57.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Earl is $160,900, 43% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $937 (19% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$160,900
43% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$937
19% below US avg
Rent Burden17.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,265
7% below US avg
Effective Rate2.03%
In Earl, 38.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.4% report depression. 26.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Earl vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.0%
18% above US avg
Diabetes10.9%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure35.5%
Asthma11.9%
COPD8.3%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.5%
Physical Inactivity26.7%
Depression28.4%
Mental Distress20.1%
Physical Distress14.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.4%
Checkup Rate76.5%
Premature Death12,476/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access64.3%
Healthcare Facilities226

Crime Rates: Earl vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Safety Score

Earl 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 is 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.4 inches
33% above US avg
Snowfall4.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density427/sq mi
Coordinates35.1954°N, 81.5340°W
County FIPS37045
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 35-point margin. 76.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.2%
D 32.2%

Winner: Republican by 35 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.7%
86% below US avg
High School+91.2%
School Test Score5.46
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density427/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities226
Restaurants181
Retail Stores388

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.4 min
Drive Alone57.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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