At a Glance
Median Income
$38,950
$22,633 per capita
Violent Crime
1,057/100K
7,207/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.1%
25.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Raleigh Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Raleigh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Raleigh a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Raleigh residents earn a median household income of $38,950 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,633. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1% (208% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 100.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,608 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Raleigh reports 1,057 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 178% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,207/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Raleigh hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Raleigh has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population168
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density884/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$38,950
Per Capita$22,633
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$4,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$142,722
Housing Units186
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent1,057/100K
Property7,207/100K
Health
Obesity47.1%
Diabetes17.0%
Smoking25.4%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death16,996/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,120 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Raleigh was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
39.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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