Jonesville, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan · City

2.5 Fair / 5.0
2,782 Population
$28,257 Median Income
$117,500 Home Value
$500 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
786 Violent Crime / 100K
42.1 yrs Median Age
6.6% Bachelor's Degree+
2.5
Overall
3.1
Economy
4.3
Affordability
1.0
Safety
1.5
Education

People

Population2,782
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density963/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 72.9%

Economy

3.1/5
Median Income$28,257
Per Capita Income$21,180
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty Rate15.7%
County GDP$1,334M

Housing

4.3/5
Home Value (Census)$117,500
Zillow Value$158,922
Median Rent$500
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,161

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.7%
Depression27.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime786/100K
Property Crime4,762/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft262.1/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Jan / Jul36° / 76°
Rain49 in/yr
Snow3 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 40 (Good)

Education

1.5/5
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+81.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.46
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute25 min
Work From Home2.3%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Jonesville Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$28,257
Home Value$117,500
Median Rent$500
Poverty Rate15.7%
Bachelor's Degree+6.6%
Unemployment1.9%
Violent Crime786.4 /100K
Avg Temperature56.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,782
Population Density963 per sq mi
Median Age42.1 years
Male43.1%
Female56.9%
Male 43.1%
Female 56.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72.9% Black 12% Hispanic 2% Other 13.1%
White72.9%
Black or African American12.0%
Hispanic or Latino2.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races13.1%

Language

English Only91.8%
Spanish Speakers8.2%
English 91.8% Spanish 8.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability25.3%
Health Insurance84.0%

Income

62% below avg
Median Household Income$28,257
Per Capita Income$21,180
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$868
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$62,397

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.9%
Poverty Rate15.7%
Total Establishments (County)798
County GDP$1,334M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation60
Healthcare Facilities42
Retail Stores107
Manufacturing40
Total Establishments798

Industry Mix

Restaurants 60 Healthcare 42 Retail 107 Manufacturing 40

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$62,397
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,700

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time24.8 min
Work From Home2.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

58% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$117,500
Zillow Home Value Index$158,922

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$250,000
Price Per Sq Ft$174
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.7%
Price Drops16.7%
Active Inventory12

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied45.7%

Rental Costs

57% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$500

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,700
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.30%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure34.9%
Asthma11.5%
COPD7.6%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.0%
Physical Inactivity25.6%
Depression27.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage84.0%
Regular Checkup77.5%
Premature Death Rate12,330 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.5 / 10
Exercise Access51.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)42
Restaurants (County)60

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime786.4 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape131.1 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault655.3 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime4,761.9 /100K
Burglary1,354.3 /100K
Larceny/Theft3,145.5 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft262.1 /100K
Arson43.7 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)9

Temperature

36°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Average56.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation49.0 in
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median40.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation897 ft (273 m)
Land Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density963 per sq mi
Latitude36.2353°
Longitude-80.8337°
County FIPS37197

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.8%
D 18.4%

Republican +62.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.6%
High School+81.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.46

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density963 per sq mi
Land Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)9

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