Gamewell, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Caldwell County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,701 Population 456/sq mi density
$55,977 Median Income $23,681 per capita
$154,100 Home Value $216,617 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 36.6% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,977 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,100 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Gamewell, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,977
26% below
$23,681 per capita
Home Value
$154,100
45% below
Zillow: $216,617
Median Rent
$875/mo
25% below
36.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
87% below
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Gamewell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
55%
Rent
75%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gamewell a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gamewell residents earn a median household income of $55,977 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,681. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,594 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gamewell is $154,100 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,617. Median rent is $875/month, with 36.6% 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 1977.

Education

4.4% of adults in Gamewell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gamewell has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population3,701
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density456/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,977
Per Capita$23,681
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$3,308M
Avg Weekly Wage$973

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,100
Rent$875
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$216,617
Housing Units1,735
Rent Burden36.6%

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,863/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,052 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute43 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Gamewell was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.