At a Glance
Median Income
$48,404
$24,653 per capita
Home Value
$107,200
Zillow: $138,473
Median Rent
$547/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
72.6% high school+
Unemployment
19.2%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
16.8% smoking rate
How Ellerbe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ellerbe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ellerbe a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ellerbe residents earn a median household income of $48,404 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,653. The unemployment rate stands at 19.2% (433% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 928 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ellerbe is $107,200 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,473. Median rent is $547/month, with 36.3% 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 1971.
Education
14.8% of adults in Ellerbe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
72.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ellerbe has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,070
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density811/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,404
Per Capita$24,653
Unemployment19.2%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$2,619M
Avg Weekly Wage$900
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,200
Rent$547
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$138,473
Housing Units532
Rent Burden36.3%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death17,666/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation485 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+72.6%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute38 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Ellerbe was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.