North Carolina
Ellerbe is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,070. Residents earn $48,404 per year, which is 36% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ellerbe receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Ellerbe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ellerbe is $48,404, 36% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.5%, unemployment is notably high. 11.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Ellerbe is $107,200, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $547 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 72.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Ellerbe enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 91.8% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.2% |
| 39% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,404 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,653 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $900 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $48,930 |
| Unemployment | 14.5% |
| 303% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 928 |
| County GDP | $2,619M |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Healthcare | 99 |
| Retail | 174 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,861 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.67% |
| Commute Time | 38.2 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $107,200 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $133,364 |
| Census Median Rent | $547 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,861 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.67% |
| Obesity | 41.1% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.9% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 14.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.2% |
| Premature Death | 17,666/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 99 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.1 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 485 ft (148 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 811/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0695°N, 79.7570°W |
| County FIPS | 37153 |
Winner: Republican by 20.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.8% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 72.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 811/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 99 |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Retail Stores | 174 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 38.2 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |