Yadkinville, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Yadkin County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,986 Population 1,019/sq mi density
$43,577 Median Income $22,916 per capita
$172,800 Home Value $251,456 Zillow
$763 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
298 Violent Crime/100K 1,884 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,577 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$172,800 home value, $763/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
298 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Yadkinville, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,577
42% below
$22,916 per capita
Home Value
$172,800
39% below
Zillow: $251,456
Median Rent
$763/mo
34% below
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
298/100K
22% below
1,884/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
65% below
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Yadkinville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Yadkinville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
61%
Rent
66%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Yadkinville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Yadkinville residents earn a median household income of $43,577 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,916. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 798 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Yadkinville is $172,800 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,456. Median rent is $763/month, with 27.8% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

Yadkinville reports 298 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,884/100K.

Education

11.8% of adults in Yadkinville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Yadkinville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,986
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,019/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born14.1%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,577
Per Capita$22,916
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$1,334M
Avg Weekly Wage$868

Housing

A
Home Value$172,800
Rent$763
Ownership49.0%
Zillow$251,456
Housing Units1,234
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

F
Violent298/100K
Property1,884/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,330/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation929 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed247 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Yadkinville was founded in 1850.
The median home in Yadkinville was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Statesville Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
14.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 247 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.