Gold Hill, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Rowan County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
401 Population 161/sq mi density
60°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Gold Hill, NC

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
81% below
50.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Gold Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gold Hill a Good Place to Live?

D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

6.3% of adults in Gold Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 50.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gold Hill has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population401
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density161/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$29,545
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$7,886M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$344,336
Housing Units171
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,312/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation750 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+50.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Broadband71.1%
Internet Speed195 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Gold Hill was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Mid-Carolina Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 195 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.