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Ellerbe, NC
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Ellerbe, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Ellerbe a Good Place to Live?
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 14.5% (303% 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 $133,364. 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.
Safety & Crime
Ellerbe 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
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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.