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Ossipee, NC
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Ossipee, NC
At a Glance
How Ossipee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ossipee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ossipee a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ossipee residents earn a median household income of $59,076 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,159. The unemployment rate stands at 11.3% (214% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,409 business establishments, including 370 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ossipee is $121,500 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,700. Median rent is $775/month, with 30.0% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Ossipee reports 31 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,049/100K.
Education
11.6% of adults in Ossipee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ossipee has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.