Rutherfordton, NC
Living in Rutherfordton
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute66
Public Transit1
Affordability91
Public Safety83
Airports57
Hospitals85
Colleges19
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Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.1kPopulation-129 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
47%Family Households-19% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black4%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate25%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household47%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income-$5.3k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty
25 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector77%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office18%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle5%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$124kMedian Home Value-$52k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$664Median Monthly Rent+$216 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K6%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity72%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas4%
Utility gas19%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rutherfordton
United States45
North Carolina20
Rutherford County10
Property Crime in Rutherfordton
United States48
North Carolina30
Rutherford County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 48 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rutherfordton
Inland Flooding33
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rutherfordton, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rutherfordton, NC
Trinity Christian School
1 miles, NE
Word of Faith Christian School
3 miles, SE
Glenwood Christian Academy
7 miles, E
Pine Ridge Mennonite School
8 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Rutherfordton, NC
Gardner-Webb University
18 miles, SE
University of South Carolina-Upstate
25 miles, S
Montreat College
27 miles, NW
Limestone College
28 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
0 miles, W
St Lukes Hospital
17 miles, SW
The McDowell Hospital
21 miles, N
Atrium Health Cleveland
24 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Rutherfordton, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
33 miles, W
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
35 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
58 miles, E
Tri-Cities Airport
81 miles, N