At a Glance
Median Income
$56,750
$30,780 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $167,820
Median Rent
$739/mo
17.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
16.7% smoking rate
How Pisgah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pisgah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pisgah a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pisgah residents earn a median household income of $56,750 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,780. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pisgah is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,820. Median rent is $739/month, with 17.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
16.3% of adults in Pisgah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pisgah has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population261
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density522/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,750
Per Capita$30,780
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$675M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$739
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$167,820
Housing Units161
Rent Burden17.3%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,755/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,062 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute40 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Pisgah was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.