Rowland, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Dillon County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
972 Population 926/sq mi density
$31,667 Median Income $18,490 per capita
$108,700 Home Value $99,585 Zillow
$702 Median Rent 34.4% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
337 Violent Crime/100K 3,371 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$31,667 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$108,700 home value, $702/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
337 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Rowland, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,667
58% below
$18,490 per capita
Home Value
$108,700
61% below
Zillow: $99,585
Median Rent
$702/mo
40% below
34.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
337/100K
11% below
3,371/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
122% above
18.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.6%
58% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Rowland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
42%
Home Value
39%
Rent
60%
Poverty
151%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
222%
Crime
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rowland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rowland residents earn a median household income of $31,667 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,490. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 531 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rowland is $108,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,585. Median rent is $702/month, with 34.4% 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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Rowland reports 337 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,371/100K.

Education

14.8% of adults in Rowland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rowland has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population972
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density926/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans19.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$31,667
Per Capita$18,490
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty18.7%
County GDP$1,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$807

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,700
Rent$702
Ownership57.5%
Zillow$99,585
Housing Units554
Rent Burden34.4%

Crime

F
Violent337/100K
Property3,371/100K

Health

Obesity50.6%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death19,641/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation146 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute24 min
Broadband67.2%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Rowland was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.