At a Glance
Violent Crime
47/100K
2,841/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
50.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
310 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gold Hill a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Gold Hill reports 47 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,841/100K.
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 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population401
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density161/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$328,620
Housing Units171
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent47/100K
Property2,841/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,312/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 195 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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