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Sawmills, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Caldwell County County
Sawmills, NC
At a Glance
How Sawmills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sawmills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sawmills a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sawmills residents earn a median household income of $56,534 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,087. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,594 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sawmills is $180,500 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,181. Median rent is $719/month, with 23.4% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Sawmills reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,983/100K.
Education
16.1% of adults in Sawmills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 80.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sawmills 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.