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Morganton, NC
North Carolina · Burke County · Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metro
Morganton is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 17,541. Residents earn $49,434 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
17,541
Population
912/sq mi density
$49,434
Median Income
$26,668 per capita
$208,300
Home Value
$253,317 Zillow
$909
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
496
Violent Crime/100K
3,710 property/100K
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Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$49,434 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$208,300 home value, $909/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
496 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
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Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Mines Near Morganton, NC
1 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Morganton, NC.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Burke County Sand Pit | Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Active) |