North Carolina
Parmele is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 288. Residents earn $28,971 per year, which is 61% below the national average.
Based on current data, Parmele receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Parmele offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Parmele is $28,971, 61% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 26.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Parmele is $81,900, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Parmele enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $28,971 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,700 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $742 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $49,342 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.4% |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 494 |
| County GDP | $808M |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Healthcare | 63 |
| Retail | 81 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,589 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.16% |
| Commute Time | 21.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.6% |
| Census Median | $81,900 |
| 71% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,042 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 33.8% |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,589 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.16% |
| Obesity | 45.3% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 16.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 44.4% |
| Asthma | 12.8% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 4.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.0% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 81.2% |
| Premature Death | 14,543/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 63 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.4 inches |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 73 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8181°N, 77.3143°W |
| County FIPS | 37117 |
Winner: Republican by 10.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.9% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 248/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 75.7% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 63 |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Retail Stores | 81 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 21.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.6% |