Median Income
$72,759
3% lower than US avg
Home Value
$348,100
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
15.2%
55% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment
11.7%
225% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Linville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population437
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density244/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,759
Per Capita$38,167
Unemployment11.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$890M
Housing
B+
Home Value$348,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity36.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain64.8 in/yr
Elevation3,688 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.46
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
CommuteN/A
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Is Linville a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Linville receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Linville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Linville is $72,759, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.7%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Linville is $348,100, 23% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Linville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Linville has a population of 437 with a density of 244 people per square mile. The median age is 52.1 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
52.1yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Linville is $72,759, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Income
| Median HH Income | $72,759 |
| 3% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $38,167 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $855 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,291 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.7% |
| 225% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 698 |
| County GDP | $890M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Healthcare | 41 |
| Retail | 79 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,227 |
| 21% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.21% |
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 77.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 22.2% |
The median home value in Linville is $348,100, 23% above the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $348,100 |
| 23% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,227 |
| 21% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.21% |
In Linville, 36.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.0% report depression. 21.1% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Linville vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| 12% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% |
| Depression | 27.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 77.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,111/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
Crime Rates: Linville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
Safety Score
Linville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 64.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 64.8 inches |
| 70% above US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,688 ft (1,124 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0675°N, 81.8714°W |
| County FIPS | 37011 |