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Wentworth, NC
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Wentworth, NC
At a Glance
How Wentworth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wentworth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wentworth a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wentworth residents earn a median household income of $67,455 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,224. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,908 business establishments, including 152 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wentworth is $165,700 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,816. Median rent is $875/month, with 43.9% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Wentworth reports 319 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,244/100K.
Education
16.6% of adults in Wentworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wentworth has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.