At a Glance
Median Income
$92,344
$19,817 per capita
Violent Crime
367/100K
4,236/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
32.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Spruce Pine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spruce Pine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Spruce Pine a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Spruce Pine residents earn a median household income of $92,344 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,817. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 691 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Spruce Pine reports 367 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,236/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Spruce Pine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spruce Pine has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population197
Median Age22.7 yrs
Density212/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$92,344
Per Capita$19,817
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty32.0%
County GDP$1,337M
Avg Weekly Wage$928
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$190,374
Housing Units136
Rent Burden22.0%
Crime
F
Violent367/100K
Property4,236/100K
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death13,059/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain58.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,016 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute20 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Spruce Pine was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Northwest Alabama Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
36.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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