Rutherford County , North Carolina
Population: 64,850 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $49,771 Home $180,800 Rent $748/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 64,850 residents, Rutherford County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for North Carolina and neighboring counties alike.
$49,771
Median Income
household
$180,800
Home Value
median
$748/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $49,771 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,217 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% |
| Median Home Value | $180,800 |
| Median Gross Rent | $748/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 74.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.9% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 64,850 |
| Median Age | 45.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 20.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.1%
Obesity
11.1%
Diabetes
17.3%
Smoking
41.7%
High Blood Pressure
28.8%
No Physical Activity
28.3%
Depression
34.3%
Insufficient Sleep
80.1%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 72.7 · 73th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
69.85
🌀 Hurricane
66.71
🔥 Wildfire
63.23
❄️ Winter Storm
27.78
🌍 Earthquake
78.59
☀️ Drought
42.72
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