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Lake Santeetlah, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Graham County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
116 Population 611/sq mi density
$106,875 Median Income $33,267 per capita
$372,200 Home Value $625,106 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
228 Violent Crime/100K 4,340 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$372,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
228 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Santeetlah, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,875
42% above
$33,267 per capita
Home Value
$372,200
32% above
Zillow: $625,106
Violent Crime
228/100K
40% below
4,340/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.4%
112% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Lake Santeetlah Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
142%
Home Value
132%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
212%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
60%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Santeetlah a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Santeetlah residents earn a median household income of $106,875 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,267. 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 228 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Santeetlah is $372,200 , 32% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $625,106. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Safety & Crime

Lake Santeetlah reports 228 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,340/100K.

Education

71.4% of adults in Lake Santeetlah hold a bachelor's degree or higher (112% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Santeetlah has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population116
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density611/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans91.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,875
Per Capita$33,267
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$330M
Avg Weekly Wage$937

Housing

A+
Home Value$372,200
Rent
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$625,106
Housing Units191
Rent Burden24.6%

Crime

F
Violent228/100K
Property4,340/100K

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,941/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation2,099 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+71.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+34.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Broadband35.0%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Santeetlah was built in 1983.
46.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.