Hot Springs, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Madison County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
494 Population 172/sq mi density
$39,167 Median Income $29,428 per capita
$184,900 Home Value $325,481 Zillow
$488 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$39,167 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$184,900 home value, $488/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Hot Springs, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,167
48% below
$29,428 per capita
Home Value
$184,900
34% below
Zillow: $325,481
Median Rent
$488/mo
58% below
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
25% below
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
20.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Hot Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Home Value
66%
Rent
42%
Poverty
163%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hot Springs a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hot Springs residents earn a median household income of $39,167 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,428. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 576 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hot Springs is $184,900 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,481. Median rent is $488/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

25.3% of adults in Hot Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hot Springs has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population494
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density172/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$39,167
Per Capita$29,428
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty20.2%
County GDP$632M
Avg Weekly Wage$915

Housing

A
Home Value$184,900
Rent$488
Ownership51.5%
Zillow$325,481
Housing Units312
Rent Burden33.3%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,509/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation1,365 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Hot Springs was founded in 1828.
The median home in Hot Springs was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.