Rowan County, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
148,487 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,196 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$216,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$385 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$776 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metro Area
2
North Carolina
1
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metro Area
3
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 38
Feb 4 1 42
Mar 4 0 49
Apr 3 0 58
May 3 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 3 0 59
Nov 3 0 49
Dec 3 0 41

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, NC State Senate District 33, NC State House District 76, NC
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Schools

Koontz Elementary
2 miles, SE • 1 star
Rowan Co Early College
2 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Southeast Middle
2 miles, S • 1.4 star
Salisbury High
3 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
2 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Livingstone College
3 miles, E • 1.4 star
Catawba College
4 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
4 miles, E • 2.3 star
Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast
15 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc
17 miles, E • 3.2 star
Davie Medical Center
18 miles, N • 5 star
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Airports

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