At a Glance
Median Income
$74,597
$22,765 per capita
Violent Crime
472/100K
4,415/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Iron Station Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Iron Station's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Iron Station a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Iron Station residents earn a median household income of $74,597 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,765. 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 2,604 business establishments, including 134 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Iron Station reports 472 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,415/100K.
Education
13.6% of adults in Iron Station hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Iron Station has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population722
Median Age23.5 yrs
Density306/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$74,597
Per Capita$22,765
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,745M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$405,339
Housing Units315
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent472/100K
Property4,415/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,826/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation836 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute18 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed178 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Iron Station was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 178 Mbps.
There are 134 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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