At a Glance
Median Income
$48,125
$22,127 per capita
Home Value
$113,400
Zillow: $152,372
Median Rent
$812/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
256/100K
5,114/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
76.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Rhodhiss Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rhodhiss's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rhodhiss a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rhodhiss residents earn a median household income of $48,125 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,127. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,206 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rhodhiss is $113,400 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,372. Median rent is $812/month, with 31.1% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Rhodhiss reports 256 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,114/100K.
Education
6.6% of adults in Rhodhiss hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
76.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rhodhiss has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,062
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density892/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,125
Per Capita$22,127
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$12,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,400
Rent$812
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$152,372
Housing Units415
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent256/100K
Property5,114/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,084/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,106 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+76.5%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Rhodhiss was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Hickory Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.