North Carolina
Engelhard is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 230. Residents earn $52,775 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Engelhard receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Engelhard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Engelhard is $52,775, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 17.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Engelhard is $112,000, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $804 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Engelhard enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,775 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,192 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $822 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $50,826 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 211 |
| County GDP | $231M |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 6 |
| Retail | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,100 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.77% |
| Commute Time | 35.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 65.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $112,000 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $133,394 |
| Census Median Rent | $804 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,100 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.77% |
| Obesity | 42.0% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.7% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.4% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 60.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,578/100K |
| Food Environment | 3.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 55.3 inches |
| 46% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 71/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5092°N, 76.0095°W |
| County FIPS | 37095 |
Winner: Republican by 22.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.7% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 77.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 71/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.8% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Retail Stores | 34 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 35.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 65.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |