At a Glance
Home Value
$152,100
Zillow: $122,526
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
16.2% smoking rate
How Tar Heel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tar Heel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tar Heel a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tar Heel is $152,100 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,526. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
9.5% of adults in Tar Heel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tar Heel has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population72
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density313/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans20.3%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$23,399
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,864M
Avg Weekly Wage$931
Housing
Home Value$152,100
Rent
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$122,526
Housing Units55
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death16,588/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation130 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 40%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Tar Heel was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.526 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.