Rutherford College, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Burke County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,327 Population 574/sq mi density
$63,000 Median Income $31,346 per capita
$196,600 Home Value $241,497 Zillow
$1,028 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,000 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$196,600 home value, $1,028/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Rutherford College, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,000
16% below
$31,346 per capita
Home Value
$196,600
30% below
Zillow: $241,497
Median Rent
$1,028/mo
12% below
31.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
16% below
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Rutherford College Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
70%
Rent
88%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
84%
Unemployment
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rutherford College a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rutherford College residents earn a median household income of $63,000 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,346. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,725 business establishments, including 158 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rutherford College is $196,600 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,497. Median rent is $1,028/month, with 31.7% 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.

Education

28.3% of adults in Rutherford College hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rutherford College has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,327
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density574/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,000
Per Capita$31,346
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$3,724M
Avg Weekly Wage$942

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,600
Rent$1,028
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$241,497
Housing Units588
Rent Burden31.7%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,521/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation1,218 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute23 min
Broadband73.9%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Rutherford College was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 158 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.