At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$27,074 per capita
Home Value
$45,000
Zillow: $248,681
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
16.3% smoking rate
How Erwin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Erwin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Erwin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Erwin residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,074. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 265 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Erwin is $45,000 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,681. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
22.0% of adults in Erwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Erwin has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population50
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density104/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$27,074
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$370M
Avg Weekly Wage$920
Housing
A+
Home Value$45,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$248,681
Housing Units30
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,945/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation1,861 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute33 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Erwin was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.