Mamers, NC

North Carolina

Mamers is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 636. Residents earn $36,467 per year, which is 51% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
636 Population 105/sq mi density
$36,467 Median Income $23,470 per capita
$139,400 Home Value
$741 Median Rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$36,467 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$139,400 home value, $741/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $36,467
51% lower than US avg
Home Value $139,400
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.9%
44% lower than US avg
Median Rent $741
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.5%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.1%
14% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population636
Median Age59.8 yrs
Density105/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

B
Median Income$36,467
Per Capita$23,470
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,965M

Housing

A+
Home Value$139,400
Rent$741
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.5%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation285 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+97.2%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
CommuteN/A
Libraries7

Is Mamers a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mamers receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Mamers offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mamers is $36,467, 51% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 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 Mamers is $139,400, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $741 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Mamers enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Mamers has a population of 636 with a density of 105 people per square mile. The median age is 59.8 years, 54% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.8%).

Population

636
Total Population
105
People / sq mi
59.8yrs
Median Age
54% above US avg
6.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Mamers vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.2%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.8%
79% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mamers vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mamers is $36,467, which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Mamers vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$36,467
51% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,470
Avg Weekly Wage$903
IRS Avg AGI$64,247

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,384
County GDP$3,965M

Business (County)

Restaurants178
Healthcare190
Retail297
Manufacturing66

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,367
4% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.42%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home25.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Mamers is $139,400, 51% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $741 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$139,400
51% below US avg
Median List Price$195,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$195,000
$/Sq Ft$158
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio99.5%
Price Drops33.3%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$741
36% 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-Occupied81.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,367
4% below US avg
Effective Rate2.42%
In Mamers, 34.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.5% report depression. 24.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.5%
7% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure34.5%
Asthma10.5%
COPD7.0%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity24.3%
Depression27.5%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress13.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.8%
Checkup Rate76.7%
Premature Death10,064/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access69.6%
Healthcare Facilities190

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Safety Score

Mamers has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.6 inches
23% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²)
Population Density105/sq mi
Coordinates35.4113°N, 78.9366°W
County FIPS37085
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62%
D 36.9%

Winner: Republican by 25.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.9%
44% below US avg
High School+97.2%
School Test Score5.46
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density105/sq mi
Total Area6.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities190
Restaurants178
Retail Stores297

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home25.7%

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