North Carolina
Vandemere is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 204. Residents earn $31,250 per year, which is 58% below the national average.
Based on current data, Vandemere receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Vandemere offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Vandemere is $31,250, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. The poverty rate of 23.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Vandemere is $95,000, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Vandemere enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $31,250 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,292 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $712 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,772 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.6% |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 348 |
| County GDP | $378M |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,604 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.79% |
| Commute Time | 13.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| Census Median | $95,000 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $161,798 |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,604 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.79% |
| Obesity | 40.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.1% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.2% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.0% |
| Premature Death | 13,808/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 58.8 inches |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 134/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1927°N, 76.6617°W |
| County FIPS | 37137 |
Winner: Republican by 32.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 74.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 134/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Retail Stores | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 13.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |