Glenville, NC

North Carolina

Glenville is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 130.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
130 Population 97/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $31,353 per capita
N/A Home Value $757,836 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 36.2%
7% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.0%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 25.4%
105% higher than US avg

How Glenville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population130
Median Age67.1 yrs
Density97/mi²
Male / Female25% / 75%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$31,353
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.4%
County GDP$2,188M
Commute32 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$757,836

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.4%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain88.3 in/yr
Elevation4,030 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute32 min
Broadband61.0%
Libraries2

Is Glenville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Glenville receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Glenville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 25.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Glenville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 88.3 inches, including 10.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Glenville has a population of 130 with a density of 97 people per square mile. The median age is 67.1 years, 72% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

130
Total Population
97
People / sq mi
67.1yrs
Median Age
72% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 24.6%
Female 75.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Glenville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Glenville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Glenville is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Glenville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$31,353
Avg Weekly Wage$933
IRS Avg AGI$66,990

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate25.4%
105% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,271
County GDP$2,188M

Business (County)

Restaurants132
Healthcare110
Retail179
Manufacturing16

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,687
5% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.0 min
Drive Alone25.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home74.4%

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $757,836.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$757,836

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$158
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio83.2%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,687
5% above US avg
In Glenville, 38.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.4% report depression. 26.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Glenville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.0%
18% above US avg
Diabetes11.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure33.1%
Asthma10.8%
COPD7.4%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.2%
Physical Inactivity26.6%
Depression27.4%
Mental Distress18.2%
Physical Distress13.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate65.4%
Checkup Rate77.7%
Premature Death10,730/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access98.5%
Healthcare Facilities110

Crime Rates: Glenville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Glenville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 88.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall88.3 inches
132% above US avg
Snowfall10.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,030 ft (1,228 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates35.1693°N, 83.1204°W
County FIPS37099
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 36.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 9.4-point margin. 61.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54%
D 44.6%

Winner: Republican by 9.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.2%
7% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.46
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density97/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access61.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities110
Restaurants132
Retail Stores179

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.0 min
Drive Alone25.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home74.4%

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