At a Glance
Median Income
$37,135
$15,220 per capita
Home Value
$131,600
Zillow: $140,259
Median Rent
$547/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
343/100K
2,174/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
67.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Star Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Star's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Star a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Star residents earn a median household income of $37,135 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,220. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 620 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Star is $131,600 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,259. Median rent is $547/month, with 18.8% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Star reports 343 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,174/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.5% of adults in Star hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
67.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Star has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,430
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,109/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$37,135
Per Capita$15,220
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$1,470M
Avg Weekly Wage$941
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,600
Rent$547
Ownership44.4%
Zillow$140,259
Housing Units411
Rent Burden18.8%
Crime
F
Violent343/100K
Property2,174/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault114/100K
Burglary343/100K
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death14,448/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation645 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+67.8%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute20 min
Broadband60.9%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Star was founded in 1890.
The median home in Star was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Mid-Carolina Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
38.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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