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Misenheimer, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Stanly County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
645 Population 398/sq mi density
$42,917 Median Income $14,369 per capita
$189,600 Home Value $249,422 Zillow
$638 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
47 Violent Crime/100K 2,841 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$42,917 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$189,600 home value, $638/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
47 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Misenheimer, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,917
43% below
$14,369 per capita
Home Value
$189,600
33% below
Zillow: $249,422
Median Rent
$638/mo
45% below
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
47/100K
88% below
2,841/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
33% below
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Misenheimer Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
67%
Rent
55%
Poverty
122%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
164%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Misenheimer a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Misenheimer residents earn a median household income of $42,917 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,369. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,703 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Misenheimer is $189,600 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,422. Median rent is $638/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

Misenheimer reports 47 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,841/100K.

Education

22.5% of adults in Misenheimer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Misenheimer has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population645
Median Age20.6 yrs
Density398/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,917
Per Capita$14,369
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$2,785M
Avg Weekly Wage$860

Housing

A
Home Value$189,600
Rent$638
Ownership56.3%
Zillow$249,422
Housing Units134
Rent Burden24.7%

Crime

F
Violent47/100K
Property2,841/100K

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,233/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation640 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+21.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute16 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Misenheimer was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Mid-Carolina Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.