At a Glance
Median Income
$25,833
$19,061 per capita
Median Rent
$667/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,070/100K
3,807/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
22.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.2%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Reed Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Reed's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Reed a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Reed residents earn a median household income of $25,833 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,061. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 433 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Reed reports 1,070 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 182% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,807/100K.
Education
5.4% of adults in Reed hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Reed has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population140
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$25,833
Per Capita$19,061
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty22.2%
County GDP$724M
Avg Weekly Wage$911
Housing
B+
Home Value
Rent$667
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$83,040
Housing Units96
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,070/100K
Property3,807/100K
Health
Obesity47.2%
Diabetes16.6%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death15,390/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation151 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+82.9%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Reed was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
36.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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