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Fairplains, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wilkes County County
Fairplains, NC
At a Glance
How Fairplains Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairplains's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fairplains a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fairplains residents earn a median household income of $36,586 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,518. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,388 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairplains is $134,300 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,318. Median rent is $631/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Fairplains reports 450 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,766/100K.
Education
12.8% of adults in Fairplains hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 71.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairplains has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.