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Kings Mountain, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Gaston County County
Kings Mountain, NC
At a Glance
How Kings Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kings Mountain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Kings Mountain a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kings Mountain residents earn a median household income of $45,507 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,821. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,635 business establishments, including 410 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kings Mountain is $177,700 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,231. Median rent is $879/month, with 42.9% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Kings Mountain reports 137 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,128/100K. The murder rate is 9.1/100K.
Education
17.0% of adults in Kings Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kings Mountain has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.