Etowah, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Etowah is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 7,765. Residents earn $73,000 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
7,765 Population 439/sq mi density
$73,000 Median Income $38,400 per capita
$313,500 Home Value $402,312 Zillow
$1,442 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,000 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$313,500 home value, $1,442/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,000
3% lower than US avg
Home Value $313,500
11% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 35.5%
5% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,442
24% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.1%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.4%
40% lower than US avg

How Etowah Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population7,765
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density439/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,000
Per Capita$38,400
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$6,372M
Commute27 min

Housing

A
Home Value$313,500
Rent$1,442
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$402,312
Rent Burden29.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.6%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain65.0 in/yr
Elevation2,129 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.5%
High School+93.0%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.9%
Libraries6

Is Etowah a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Etowah receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Etowah stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Etowah is $73,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Etowah is $313,500, 11% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,442 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Etowah enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches, including 6.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Etowah has a population of 7,765 with a density of 439 people per square mile. The median age is 46.2 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.3%), with 2.7% Black.

Population

7,765
Total Population
439
People / sq mi
46.2yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
17.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Etowah vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.9%
16% above US avg
Spanish9.1%
32% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Etowah vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Etowah is $73,000, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Etowah vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,000
3% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,400
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$74,950

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.4%
40% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,120
County GDP$6,372M

Business (County)

Restaurants250
Healthcare324
Retail407
Manufacturing132

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,686
5% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.0 min
Drive Alone77.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Etowah is $313,500, 11% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,442 (24% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $402,312.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$313,500
11% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$402,312
Median List Price$549,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$549,900
$/Sq Ft$230
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio97.0%
Price Drops14.3%
Inventory49

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,442
24% above US avg
Rent Burden29.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,686
5% above US avg
Effective Rate1.18%
In Etowah, 30.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.6% report depression. 19.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Etowah vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.1%
6% below US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure30.2%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.1%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity19.9%
Depression26.6%
Mental Distress17.3%
Physical Distress11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.6%
Checkup Rate77.4%
Premature Death8,875/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access72.0%
Healthcare Facilities324

Crime Rates: Etowah vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Etowah has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 65.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall65.0 inches
71% above US avg
Snowfall6.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,129 ft (649 m)
Area17.7 sq mi (45.8 km²)
Population Density439/sq mi
Coordinates35.3044°N, 82.5887°W
County FIPS37089
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 35.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 14.6-point margin. 91.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.7%
D 42.2%

Winner: Republican by 14.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.5%
5% above US avg
High School+93.0%
School Test Score5.46
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density439/sq mi
Total Area17.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.9%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities324
Restaurants250
Retail Stores407

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.0 min
Drive Alone77.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.3%

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