At a Glance
Median Income
$68,750
$21,700 per capita
Median Rent
$706/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
190/100K
2,346/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Lowgap Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lowgap's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lowgap a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lowgap residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,700. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 400 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Lowgap reports 190 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,346/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Lowgap hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lowgap has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population226
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density198/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$21,700
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty0.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$801
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$706
Ownership48.5%
Zillow$216,421
Housing Units151
Rent Burden25.6%
Crime
F
Violent190/100K
Property2,346/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death19,228/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,444 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute51 min
Broadband68.0%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lowgap was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Statesville Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
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