At a Glance
Median Income
$42,917
$14,369 per capita
Home Value
$189,600
Zillow: $254,242
Median Rent
$638/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
16.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Misenheimer a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
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 11.2% (211% 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 $254,242. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population645
Median Age20.6 yrs
Density398/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$42,917
Per Capita$14,369
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$2,785M
Avg Weekly Wage$860
Housing
A
Home Value$189,600
Rent$638
Ownership56.3%
Zillow$254,242
Housing Units134
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,233/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
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.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.