South Mills, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Camden County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
294 Population 164/sq mi density
$73,676 Median Income $27,045 per capita
$265,700 Home Value $418,227 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$73,676 median income, 20.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$265,700 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

South Mills, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,676
2% below
$27,045 per capita
Home Value
$265,700
6% below
Zillow: $418,227
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
20.4%
467% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How South Mills Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
94%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
567%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Mills 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

South Mills residents earn a median household income of $73,676 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,045. The unemployment rate stands at 20.4% (467% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 235 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Mills is $265,700 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,227. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

0.0% of adults in South Mills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Mills has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population294
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density164/mi²
Male / Female74% / 26%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans62.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$73,676
Per Capita$27,045
Unemployment20.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$226M
Avg Weekly Wage$957

Housing

A+
Home Value$265,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$418,227
Housing Units230
Rent Burden23.7%

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,189/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain46.5 in/yr
Elevation4 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Broadband73.3%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in South Mills was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Elizabeth City Cg Air Station/Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.351 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.