Ingold, NC

North Carolina

Ingold is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 667. Residents earn $37,195 per year, which is 51% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
667 Population 129/sq mi density
$37,195 Median Income $16,519 per capita
N/A Home Value
$935 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$37,195 median income, 21.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$935/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $37,195
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.4%
54% lower than US avg
Median Rent $935
20% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 44.4%
38% higher than US avg
Unemployment 21.2%
489% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population667
Median Age23.7 yrs
Density129/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Largest GroupWhite 51%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,195
Per Capita$16,519
Unemployment21.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,548M
Commute36 min

Housing

B+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$935
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity44.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.9%
Heart Disease6.9%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain55.9 in/yr
Elevation84 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+62.0%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute36 min
Libraries4

Is Ingold a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ingold receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Ingold has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ingold is $37,195, 51% below the national average of $75,149. At 21.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $935 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 62.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Ingold enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Ingold has a population of 667 with a density of 129 people per square mile. The median age is 23.7 years, 39% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (50.7%), with 1.9% Black.

Population

667
Total Population
129
People / sq mi
23.7yrs
Median Age
39% below US avg
5.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 69%
Female 31%

Race & Ethnicity

Ingold vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only59.8%
24% below US avg
Spanish40.2%
200% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Ingold vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ingold is $37,195, which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 21.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Ingold vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$37,195
51% below US avg
Per Capita Income$16,519
Avg Weekly Wage$959
IRS Avg AGI$54,540

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment21.2%
489% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,258
County GDP$2,548M

Business (County)

Restaurants88
Healthcare122
Retail174
Manufacturing42

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,890
11% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.3 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $935 (20% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$935
20% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,890
11% above US avg
In Ingold, 44.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.9% report depression. 33.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ingold vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.4%
38% above US avg
Diabetes15.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
High Blood Pressure39.5%
Asthma11.0%
COPD8.3%
Stroke4.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.5%
Physical Inactivity33.7%
Depression23.9%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress15.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate75.3%
Checkup Rate77.0%
Premature Death12,312/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access60.0%
Healthcare Facilities122

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Safety Score

Ingold has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 55.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall55.9 inches
47% above US avg
Snowfall0.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation84 ft (26 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²)
Population Density129/sq mi
Coordinates34.8277°N, 78.3518°W
County FIPS37163
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 29.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.6%
D 34.8%

Winner: Republican by 29.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.4%
54% below US avg
High School+62.0%
School Test Score5.46
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density129/sq mi
Total Area5.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities122
Restaurants88
Retail Stores174

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.3 min
Work from Home0.0%

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