High Shoals, NC

High Shoals is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 565. Residents earn $50,893 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

565 Population 217/sq mi density

$50,893 Median Income $22,856 per capita

$145,700 Home Value $162,037 Zillow

$937 Median Rent 25.1% income on rent

60°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr

472 Violent Crime/100K 4,415 property/100K

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Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$50,893 median income, 2.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$145,700 home value, $937/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

472 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)

Education

2.2 / 5.0

14.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

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Mines

Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

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Waterfalls

Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors

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1 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near High Shoals, NC.

Name	Description
John Fulenwider	Marker is on North Lincoln Street (State Highway 321) near Thompkins Street (State Highway 1812), on the right when traveling south.