At a Glance
Median Income
$25,938
$19,904 per capita
Median Rent
$776/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
629/100K
8,568/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
54.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
24.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.7%
28.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Elrod Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elrod's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elrod a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elrod residents earn a median household income of $25,938 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,904. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,176 business establishments, including 189 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Elrod reports 629 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 8,568/100K.
Education
16.3% of adults in Elrod hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
54.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elrod has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population245
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female67% / 34%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$25,938
Per Capita$19,904
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty24.6%
County GDP$5,045M
Avg Weekly Wage$884
Housing
C+
Home Value
Rent$776
Ownership52.0%
Zillow$138,385
Housing Units145
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent629/100K
Property8,568/100K
Health
Obesity50.7%
Diabetes18.8%
Smoking28.5%
Heart Disease8.9%
Premature Death18,938/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation155 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+54.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute18 min
Broadband68.0%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Elrod was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
41.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 189 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.
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