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Fontana Dam, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Graham County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
11 Population 18/sq mi density
57°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
228 Violent Crime/100K 4,340 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
228 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Fontana Dam, NC

At a Glance

Violent Crime
228/100K
40% below
4,340/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Fontana Dam Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fontana Dam's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
60%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fontana Dam a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Fontana Dam reports 228 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,340/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Fontana Dam hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fontana Dam has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population11
Density18/mi²
Male / Female0% / 100%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$330M
Avg Weekly Wage$937

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$625,106
Housing Units170
Rent Burden24.6%

Crime

F
Violent228/100K
Property4,340/100K

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,941/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,801 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Broadband5.0%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Fontana Dam was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.