At a Glance
Median Income
$46,471
$26,490 per capita
Home Value
$72,500
Zillow: $192,416
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,413/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
23.3% smoking rate
How Nichols Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nichols's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nichols 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
Nichols residents earn a median household income of $46,471 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,490. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 469 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nichols is $72,500 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,416. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Nichols reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,413/100K.
Education
18.7% of adults in Nichols hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nichols has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population195
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density146/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,471
Per Capita$26,490
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$901M
Avg Weekly Wage$898
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,500
Rent
Ownership87.2%
Zillow$192,416
Housing Units163
Rent Burden22.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,413/100K
Health
Obesity44.4%
Diabetes17.6%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death18,732/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain53.2 in/yr
Elevation53 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute30 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Nichols was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.