North Carolina
White Lake is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 961. Residents earn $76,667 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, White Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. White Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in White Lake is $76,667, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in White Lake is $186,900, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,275 per month. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in White Lake is below the national average at 253 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,830 per 100,000, 197% above the national average.
33.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
White Lake enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 93.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.8% |
| 49% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,667 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,016 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $931 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,588 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 677 |
| County GDP | $1,864M |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Healthcare | 42 |
| Retail | 99 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,744 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.00% |
| Commute Time | 28.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
| Census Median | $186,900 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $222,704 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,275 |
| 10% above US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,744 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.00% |
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% |
| Depression | 28.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 16,588/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 46.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Total Violent | 253.5/100K |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 253.5/100K |
| Total Property | 5,830.2/100K |
| 197% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,140.7/100K |
| Theft | 4,689.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 55.9 inches |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 942/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6502°N, 78.4911°W |
| County FIPS | 37017 |
Winner: Republican by 20.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.0% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 942/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Retail Stores | 99 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 28.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |