Bessemer City, NC
Living in Bessemer City
Bikeability7
Walkability18
Commute61
Public Transit10
Affordability100
Public Safety99
Airports75
Hospitals60
Colleges30
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools2
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.5kPopulation+138 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
7%College-Educated
68%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Black14%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate40%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$7.4k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K<1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector89%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation41%
Mgt, science, and arts13%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Housing
$109kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$575Median Monthly Rent+$106 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas33%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bessemer City
United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Gaston County2
Property Crime in Bessemer City
United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Gaston County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bessemer City
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding30
Tornado18
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bessemer City, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bessemer City, NC
Community Christian Academy
1 miles, SE
St Michael's Catholic School
5 miles, SE
Victory Christian Academy
6 miles, SE
First Wesleyan Christian School
7 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Bessemer City, NC
Belmont Abbey College
14 miles, E
University of Phoenix-North Carolina
21 miles, SE
Gardner-Webb University
22 miles, W
DeVry University-North Carolina
22 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bessemer City, NC
Atrium Health Kings Mountain
5 miles, SW
Caromont Regional Medical Center
8 miles, E
Atrium Health Cleveland
14 miles, W
Atrium Health Lincoln
15 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Bessemer City, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
19 miles, E
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
59 miles, SW
Asheville Regional Airport
72 miles, W
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
93 miles, S