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Elizabethtown, NC
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Elizabethtown, NC
At a Glance
How Elizabethtown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elizabethtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Elizabethtown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Elizabethtown residents earn a median household income of $32,577 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,180. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 677 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elizabethtown is $153,400 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,604. Median rent is $650/month, with 31.3% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Elizabethtown reports 493 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,527/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.8% of adults in Elizabethtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elizabethtown has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.