At a Glance
Median Income
$53,163
$19,864 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
19.9% smoking rate
How Embreeville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Embreeville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Embreeville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Embreeville residents earn a median household income of $53,163 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,864. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 338 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Education
19.2% of adults in Embreeville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Embreeville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,007
Median Age29.3 yrs
Density751/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,163
Per Capita$19,864
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$813M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$216,875
Housing Units396
Rent Burden35.2%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death13,765/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation1,617 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+16.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Embreeville was built in 1979.
24.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.