Ellenboro, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
899 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,625 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$104,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$366 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$532 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rutherford County
1
Forest City Urban Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rutherford County
4
Forest City Urban Area
4
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 38
Feb 4 1 41
Mar 5 1 48
Apr 4 0 57
May 4 0 65
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 5 0 75
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 4 0 49
Dec 4 0 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 10, NC State Senate District 48, NC State House District 111, NC
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Schools

Freedom Academy
<1 miles, E
Ellenboro Elementary School
2 miles, N • 3.7 star
East Rutherford High School
3 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Thomas Jefferson Class Academy
4 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Gardner-Webb University
8 miles, S • 1.9 star
Isothermal Community College
8 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Cleveland Community College
16 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Limestone College
20 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Rutherford Regional Medical Center
12 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Atrium Health Cleveland
13 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Cherokee Medical Center
18 miles, S • 3.2 star
Atrium Health Kings Mountain
24 miles, SE • 5 star
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Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
45 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
87 miles, N • 1 star
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