Pantego, NC

North Carolina

Pantego is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 445. Residents earn $67,500 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
445 Population 556/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $14,505 per capita
$107,500 Home Value $140,771 Zillow
$835 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,500 home value, $835/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,500
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $107,500
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.5%
54% lower than US avg
Median Rent $835
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.4%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.6%
28% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.7%
46% lower than US avg

How Pantego Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population445
Median Age9.4 yrs
Density556/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 34%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$14,505
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$2,369M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,500
Rent$835
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$140,771
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.8%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain52.3 in/yr

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+90.8%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.0%
Libraries5

Is Pantego a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pantego receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Pantego offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pantego is $67,500, 10% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pantego is $107,500, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $835 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Pantego enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Pantego has a population of 445 with a density of 556 people per square mile. The median age is 9.4 years, 76% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (34.4%), with 5.4% Black.

Population

445
Total Population
556
People / sq mi
9.4yrs
Median Age
76% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Pantego vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.7%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.3%
38% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pantego vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pantego is $67,500, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Pantego vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,500
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$14,505
Avg Weekly Wage$968
IRS Avg AGI$64,952

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.7%
46% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,350
County GDP$2,369M

Business (County)

Restaurants94
Healthcare132
Retail192
Manufacturing49

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,002
14% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.79%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.2 min
Drive Alone93.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Pantego is $107,500, 62% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $835 (28% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $140,771.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,500
62% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$140,771

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$835
28% below US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,002
14% below US avg
Effective Rate2.79%
In Pantego, 33.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.8% report depression. 22.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pantego vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.4%
4% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure32.4%
Asthma10.6%
COPD6.1%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity22.4%
Depression25.8%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress12.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.1%
Checkup Rate76.9%
Premature Death12,293/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access85.6%
Healthcare Facilities132

Crime Rates: Pantego vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Pantego has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.3 inches
38% above US avg
Snowfall1.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density556/sq mi
Coordinates35.5874°N, 76.6594°W
County FIPS37013
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.1-point margin. 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.2%
D 34.1%

Winner: Republican by 31.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.5%
54% below US avg
High School+90.8%
School Test Score5.46
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density556/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities132
Restaurants94
Retail Stores192

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.2 min
Drive Alone93.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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