Rex, NC

North Carolina

Rex is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 55.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
55 Population 74/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $24,460 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
60°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Rex Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population55
Median Age56.6 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Largest GroupWhite 0%
Veterans55.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$24,460
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,045M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation184 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+40.0%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
CommuteN/A
Broadband15.0%
Libraries7

Is Rex a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rex receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Rex has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 40.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Rex enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Rex has a population of 55 with a density of 74 people per square mile. The median age is 56.6 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (100%).

Population

55
Total Population
74
People / sq mi
56.6yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 72.7%
Female 27.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Rex vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rex vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rex is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Rex vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$24,460
Avg Weekly Wage$884
IRS Avg AGI$45,814

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,176
County GDP$5,045M

Business (County)

Restaurants189
Healthcare289
Retail381
Manufacturing58

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,882
18% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone0.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home100.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,882
18% below US avg

Health Metrics: Rex vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death18,938/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.4/10
Exercise Access40.3%
Healthcare Facilities289

Crime Rates: Rex vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)59

Safety Score

Rex 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 is 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.6 inches
28% above US avg
Snowfall2.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates34.8508°N, 79.0469°W
County FIPS37155
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.7-point margin. 15.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.5%
D 35.8%

Winner: Republican by 27.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+40.0%
School Test Score5.46
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density74/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access15.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities289
Restaurants189
Retail Stores381

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)59

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone0.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home100.0%

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