Pinnacle, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Stokes County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
416 Population 115/sq mi density
$30,109 Median Income $19,885 per capita
$540 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$30,109 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Pinnacle, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,109
60% below
$19,885 per capita
Median Rent
$540/mo
54% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Pinnacle Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pinnacle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
40%
Rent
46%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pinnacle a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pinnacle residents earn a median household income of $30,109 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,885. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 844 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.

Education

14.1% of adults in Pinnacle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pinnacle has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population416
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density115/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans29.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$30,109
Per Capita$19,885
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$1,756M
Avg Weekly Wage$803

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$540
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$291,870
Housing Units296
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death12,067/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation1,038 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed223 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Pinnacle was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
44.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 223 Mbps.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.