Robbinsville, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Graham County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
677 Population 1,026/sq mi density
$17,841 Median Income $15,488 per capita
$350 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$17,841 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Robbinsville, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$17,841
76% below
$15,488 per capita
Median Rent
$350/mo
70% below
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
88% below
58.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Robbinsville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Robbinsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
24%
Rent
30%
Poverty
153%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
186%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Robbinsville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Robbinsville residents earn a median household income of $17,841 , which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,488. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 228 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Education

4.2% of adults in Robbinsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 58.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Robbinsville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population677
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density1,026/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born9.0%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$17,841
Per Capita$15,488
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$330M
Avg Weekly Wage$937

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$350
Ownership38.1%
Zillow$215,856
Housing Units405
Rent Burden31.8%

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,941/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain63.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation2,021 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+58.9%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute14 min
Broadband65.5%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Robbinsville was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
39.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.