At a Glance
Median Income
$58,375
$32,008 per capita
Home Value
$217,200
Zillow: $335,556
Median Rent
$691/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
15.8% smoking rate
How Red Cross Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Red Cross's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Red Cross a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Red Cross residents earn a median household income of $58,375 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,008. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,703 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Red Cross is $217,200 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,556. Median rent is $691/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
10.2% of adults in Red Cross hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Red Cross has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population740
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density198/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,375
Per Capita$32,008
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$2,785M
Avg Weekly Wage$860
Housing
A+
Home Value$217,200
Rent$691
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$335,556
Housing Units316
Rent Burden31.0%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,233/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation640 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Red Cross was founded in 2002.
The median home in Red Cross was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Concord-Padgett Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.