At a Glance
Median Income
$42,500
$30,232 per capita
Home Value
$121,400
Zillow: $267,316
Median Rent
$797/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
17.2% smoking rate
How North Branch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Branch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Branch 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
North Branch residents earn a median household income of $42,500 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,232. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,724 business establishments, including 141 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Branch is $121,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,316. Median rent is $797/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
7.5% of adults in North Branch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Branch has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,199
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density833/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$30,232
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$3,258M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,400
Rent$797
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$267,316
Housing Units495
Rent Burden31.1%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain31.9 in/yr
Elevation827 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute34 min
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in North Branch was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 141 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.