Bessemer City, NC

Bessemer City is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 5,508. Residents earn $48,784 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,508 Population 968/sq mi density

$48,784 Median Income $26,546 per capita

$173,000 Home Value $232,874 Zillow

$942 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent

62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr

234 Violent Crime/100K 1,531 property/100K

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Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$48,784 median income, 4.4% unemployment

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Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$173,000 home value, $942/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

234 violent crimes/100K (38% below avg)

Education

2.2 / 5.0

14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Mines

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1 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Bessemer City, NC.

Name	Description
John E. Jenkins Quarry	Crushed, Broken Stone NEC - Surface (Abandoned)