At a Glance
Median Income
$30,109
$19,885 per capita
Median Rent
$540/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
272/100K
7,201/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
318 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pinnacle a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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.
Safety & Crime
Pinnacle reports 272 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,201/100K.
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. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population416
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density115/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$274,737
Housing Units296
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent272/100K
Property7,201/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death12,067/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
33.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 223 Mbps.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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