At a Glance
Median Income
$21,058
$10,896 per capita
Median Rent
$688/mo
46.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
42.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
19.7% smoking rate
How Hassell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hassell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hassell a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hassell residents earn a median household income of $21,058 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $10,896. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 494 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Education
0.0% of adults in Hassell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
42.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hassell has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population49
Median Age71.1 yrs
Density181/mi²
Male / Female27% / 74%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$21,058
Per Capita$10,896
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$808M
Avg Weekly Wage$742
Housing
C
Home Value
Rent$688
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$80,762
Housing Units28
Rent Burden46.3%
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death14,543/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain53.2 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation78 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+42.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Broadband37.0%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Hassell was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
53.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.