Lilesville, NC

North Carolina

Lilesville is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 791. Residents earn $54,250 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
791 Population 799/sq mi density
$54,250 Median Income $26,520 per capita
$113,900 Home Value $104,937 Zillow
$877 Median Rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,250 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,900 home value, $877/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,250
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $113,900
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.3%
22% lower than US avg
Median Rent $877
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.4%
32% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.4%
22% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.0%
13% higher than US avg

How Lilesville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population791
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density799/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 23%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,250
Per Capita$26,520
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$1,560M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,900
Rent$877
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$104,937

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity42.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.6%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation501 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+95.9%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute28 min
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Is Lilesville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lilesville receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Lilesville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lilesville is $54,250, 28% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lilesville is $113,900, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $877 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Lilesville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Lilesville has a population of 791 with a density of 799 people per square mile. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (73.8%), with 22.5% White, 3.3% Hispanic.

Population

791
Total Population
799
People / sq mi
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Lilesville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lilesville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lilesville is $54,250, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Lilesville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,250
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,520
Avg Weekly Wage$962
IRS Avg AGI$48,542

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above US avg
Establishments (County)706
County GDP$1,560M

Business (County)

Restaurants60
Healthcare109
Retail141
Manufacturing35

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,791
20% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.45%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.8 min
Work from Home19.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Lilesville is $113,900, 60% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $877 (25% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $104,937.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$113,900
60% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$104,937

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$112
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio93.2%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$877
25% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,791
20% below US avg
Effective Rate2.45%
In Lilesville, 42.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.6% report depression. 29.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lilesville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.4%
32% above US avg
Diabetes13.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure40.3%
Asthma12.5%
COPD7.7%
Stroke4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.8%
Physical Inactivity29.8%
Depression24.6%
Mental Distress20.2%
Physical Distress14.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.0%
Checkup Rate79.7%
Premature Death16,835/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.2/10
Exercise Access64.2%
Healthcare Facilities109

Crime Rates: Lilesville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Lilesville has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.5 inches
30% above US avg
Snowfall0.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation501 ft (153 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density799/sq mi
Coordinates34.9675°N, 79.9845°W
County FIPS37165
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 6.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.2%
D 46.2%

Winner: Republican by 6.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.3%
22% below US avg
High School+95.9%
School Test Score5.46
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density799/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities109
Restaurants60
Retail Stores141

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.8 min
Work from Home19.6%

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