Ellerbe, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,070 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,404 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$107,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$507 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$385 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Richmond County
4
Rockingham Urban Area
4
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Richmond County
5
Rockingham Urban Area
5
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 41
Feb 3 1 44
Mar 4 0 51
Apr 2 0 60
May 2 0 68
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 5 0 78
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 3 0 61
Nov 2 0 51
Dec 2 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, NC State Senate District 29, NC State House District 52, NC
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Schools

Mineral Springs Elementary
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Ellerbe Middle
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
LJ Bell Elementary
8 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Rockingham Middle
9 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Richmond Community College
12 miles, S • 1.4 star
Montgomery Community College
22 miles, N • 1.4 star
Sandhills Community College
22 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital
19 miles, E • 4.1 star
Scotland Memorial Hospital
27 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Florence Regional Airport
61 miles, S • 1 star
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