Lowgap, NC

North Carolina · Galax city

Lowgap is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 226. Residents earn $68,750 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0

B Good

226 Population 198/sq mi density

$68,750 Median Income $21,700 per capita

$706 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr

190 Violent Crime/100K 2,346 property/100K

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$68,750 median income, 11.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$706/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

190 violent crimes/100K (50% below avg)

Education

4.3 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers

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Mines

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3 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Lowgap, NC.

Name	Description
Blue Ridge Parkway	Marker is on Blue Ridge Parkway (at milepost 217), 0.3 miles north of North Carolina Route 18, on the right when traveling north.
Jesse Franklin	Marker is at the intersection of West Pine Street (State Highway 89) and Hidden Valley Road, on the right when traveling east on West Pine Street.
Grayson County Virginia / North Carolina	Marker is on Skyline Highway (Virginia Route 89) 0.7 miles south of Blue Ridge Parkway at the state line, on the right when traveling south.