Fontana Dam, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Graham County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
11 Population 18/sq mi density
57°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Fontana Dam, NC

At a Glance

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

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%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fontana Dam a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population11
Density18/mi²
Male / Female0% / 100%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain56.1 in/yr
AQI44 (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%
Broadband100.0%
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.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.