North Carolina
Lattimore is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 549. Residents earn $78,958 per year, which is 5% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lattimore receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Lattimore offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lattimore is $78,958, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Lattimore is $137,000, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Lattimore enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,958 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,771 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,034 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,314 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,287 |
| County GDP | $6,025M |
| Restaurants | 181 |
| Healthcare | 226 |
| Retail | 388 |
| Manufacturing | 106 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,265 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.38% |
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 99.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.3% |
| Census Median | $137,000 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $206,733 |
| $/Sq Ft | $111 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,265 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.38% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.0% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% |
| Depression | 29.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 12,476/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 226 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.4 inches |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 4.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 908 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 533/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3154°N, 81.6602°W |
| County FIPS | 37045 |
Winner: Republican by 35 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.1% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 533/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 81.2% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 226 |
| Restaurants | 181 |
| Retail Stores | 388 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 20.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 99.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.3% |