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

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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

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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 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near High Shoals, NC.

Name	Description
GASTON COUNTY MINES	Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Abandoned)