Gold Hill, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Gold Hill is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 401.

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
401 Population 161/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $29,545 per capita
N/A Home Value $328,620 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 6.3%
81% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.3%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.6%
10% higher than US avg

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

People

Population401
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density161/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$29,545
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$7,886M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$328,620

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.1%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation750 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+50.7%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
CommuteN/A
Broadband71.1%
Libraries5

Is Gold Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gold Hill receives an overall livability score of 1.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Gold Hill faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%.

Education

6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 50.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Gold Hill enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Gold Hill has a population of 401 with a density of 161 people per square mile. The median age is 39.4 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.8%).

Population

401
Total Population
161
People / sq mi
39.4yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Gold Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Gold Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gold Hill is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Gold Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$29,545
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
IRS Avg AGI$62,150

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate13.6%
10% above US avg
Establishments (County)3,334
County GDP$7,886M

Business (County)

Restaurants235
Healthcare273
Retail429
Manufacturing181

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,570
2% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $328,620.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$328,620
Median List Price$390,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$390,000
$/Sq Ft$387
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio93.6%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory2

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-Occupied87.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,570
2% above US avg
In Gold Hill, 35.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.1% report depression. 24.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Gold Hill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.3%
10% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure32.0%
Asthma11.0%
COPD7.8%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity24.7%
Depression27.1%
Mental Distress19.1%
Physical Distress13.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate75.7%
Premature Death12,312/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access66.5%
Healthcare Facilities273

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Safety Score

Gold Hill has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.7 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall2.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation750 ft (229 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density161/sq mi
Coordinates35.5186°N, 80.3475°W
County FIPS37159
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 35.9-point margin. 71.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.5%
D 31.6%

Winner: Republican by 35.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.3%
81% below US avg
High School+50.7%
School Test Score5.46
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density161/sq mi
Total Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access71.1%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities273
Restaurants235
Retail Stores429

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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