Polkton, NC

North Carolina · Stanly County

Polkton is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 2,759. Residents earn $45,625 per year, which is 39% below the national average.

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,759 Population 905/sq mi density

$45,625 Median Income $12,734 per capita

$134,100 Home Value $179,608 Zillow

$936 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent

60°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr

989 Violent Crime/100K 7,096 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$45,625 median income, 0.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$134,100 home value, $936/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

989 violent crimes/100K (160% above avg)

Education

1.2 / 5.0

2.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Mines

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2 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Polkton, NC.

Name	Description
Leonidas L. Polk	1837-1892. Marker is at the intersection of Andrew Jackson Highway (U.S. 74) and Horne-town Road (North Carolina Highway 1259), on the right when traveling east on Andrew Jackson Highway.
Brown Creek Soil Conservation District	First in America. Marker is on Andrew Jackson Highway (U.S. 74) 0.4 miles west of Boylin Road (North Carolina Highway 1420), on the right when traveling west.