Rutherfordton, NC

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Rutherfordton, North Carolina, in Rutherford county, is 37 miles SE of Asheville, North Carolina (center to center) and 63 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town contains a population of approximately 4,131.

The People and Families of Rutherfordton

In Rutherfordton, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rutherfordton had a median family income of $47,381. Interestingly, lots of people in Rutherfordton have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Rutherfordton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $10,455. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Rutherfordton Housing

Rutherfordton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 65% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Rutherfordton, 95% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The town can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Rutherfordton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 17%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Rutherfordton, NC

Comparing Rutherfordton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Rutherfordton Almanac

Rutherfordton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Rutherfordton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Rutherfordton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Rutherfordton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Rutherfordton Hospitals

RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL INC
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
288 SOUTH RIDGECREST AVE
(828) 286-5000
Emergency Service: Yes

Rutherfordton High Schools (2004)

R S CENTRAL
HWY 221
828-287-3304
Serves 1,121 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

RUTHERFORD OPPORTUNITY CENTER
132 RUTH SCHOOL CIRCLE
828-287-5075
A Non-traditional School
Serves 19 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 1.9

Rutherfordton Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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