McFarlan, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Marlboro County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
124 Population 135/sq mi density
63°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

McFarlan, NC

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
58.7% high school+
Unemployment
27.1%
653% above
60.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How McFarlan Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows McFarlan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
491%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
753%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McFarlan a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

15.9% of adults in McFarlan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 58.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McFarlan has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population124
Median Age25.3 yrs
Density135/mi²
Male / Female65% / 36%
Foreign Born30.6%
Veterans1.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$13,423
Unemployment27.1%
Poverty60.9%
County GDP$965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership37.1%
Zillow$89,439
Housing Units41
Rent Burden27.0%

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death17,178/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation298 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+58.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in McFarlan was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.0% of the population has a disability.
30.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.