At a Glance
Median Income
$67,455
$28,224 per capita
Home Value
$165,700
Zillow: $228,727
Median Rent
$875/mo
43.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
16.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wentworth a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 4.1% (14% above 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 $228,727. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,670
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density188/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,455
Per Capita$28,224
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$3,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$874
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,700
Rent$875
Ownership89.1%
Zillow$228,727
Housing Units1,120
Rent Burden43.9%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death13,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation725 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Wentworth was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 152 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.