North Carolina
Garysburg is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 636. Residents earn $37,500 per year, which is 50% below the national average.
Based on current data, Garysburg receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Garysburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Garysburg is $37,500, 50% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Garysburg is $106,600, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $883 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Garysburg enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $37,500 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,936 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $951 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,956 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 366 |
| County GDP | $739M |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 48 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,311 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.11% |
| Commute Time | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $106,600 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $84,513 |
| Census Median Rent | $883 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,311 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.11% |
| Obesity | 50.1% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 18.8% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 48.9% |
| Asthma | 13.4% |
| COPD | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 5.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 10.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.5% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 20.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 83.4% |
| Premature Death | 14,714/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 22.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.5 inches |
| 30% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 677/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4479°N, 77.5604°W |
| County FIPS | 37131 |
Winner: Democrat by 14.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.3% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 677/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Retail Stores | 48 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |