Wagram, NC

North Carolina

Wagram is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 899. Residents earn $53,516 per year, which is 29% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
899 Population 616/sq mi density
$53,516 Median Income $29,541 per capita
$107,100 Home Value $191,263 Zillow
$807 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$53,516 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,100 home value, $807/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,516
29% lower than US avg
Home Value $107,100
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.5%
48% lower than US avg
Median Rent $807
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 45.5%
42% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.8%
33% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.4%
40% lower than US avg

How Wagram Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population899
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density616/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 46%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,516
Per Capita$29,541
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$1,560M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,100
Rent$807
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$191,263
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity45.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.3%
Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation239 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+90.2%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.8%
Libraries2

Is Wagram a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wagram receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Wagram offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wagram is $53,516, 29% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wagram is $107,100, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $807 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Wagram enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Wagram has a population of 899 with a density of 616 people per square mile. The median age is 47.7 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (45.8%), with 9.7% Hispanic, 42.4% Black.

Population

899
Total Population
616
People / sq mi
47.7yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Wagram vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.2%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.8%
79% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wagram vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wagram is $53,516, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Wagram vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,516
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,541
Avg Weekly Wage$962
IRS Avg AGI$48,542

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.4%
40% below US avg
Establishments (County)706
County GDP$1,560M

Business (County)

Restaurants60
Healthcare109
Retail141
Manufacturing35

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,791
20% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.61%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.5 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home3.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Wagram is $107,100, 62% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $807 (31% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $191,263.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,100
62% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$191,263

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$807
31% below US avg
Rent Burden25.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,791
20% below US avg
Effective Rate2.61%
In Wagram, 45.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.3% report depression. 31.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Wagram vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity45.5%
42% above US avg
Diabetes14.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
High Blood Pressure41.9%
Asthma13.0%
COPD8.8%
Stroke4.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.6%
Physical Inactivity31.7%
Depression25.3%
Mental Distress20.8%
Physical Distress15.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate80.4%
Checkup Rate79.8%
Premature Death16,835/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.2/10
Exercise Access64.2%
Healthcare Facilities109

Crime Rates: Wagram vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Wagram has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.2 inches
6% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation239 ft (73 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density616/sq mi
Coordinates34.8891°N, 79.3652°W
County FIPS37165
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 6.9-point margin. 82.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.2%
D 46.2%

Winner: Republican by 6.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.5%
48% below US avg
High School+90.2%
School Test Score5.46
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density616/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access82.8%
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities109
Restaurants60
Retail Stores141

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.5 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home3.0%

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