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Old Fort, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · McDowell County County
Old Fort, NC
At a Glance
How Old Fort Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Old Fort's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Old Fort a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Old Fort residents earn a median household income of $50,357 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,842. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 970 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Old Fort is $121,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,966. Median rent is $771/month, with 21.7% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
Old Fort reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,696/100K.
Education
24.0% of adults in Old Fort hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Old Fort has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.