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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.
In Rutherfordton, about 49% of adults are married.
In 2000, Rutherfordton had a median family income of $47,381. Interestingly, lots of people in Rutherfordton have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
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 has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 65% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
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.
Comparing Rutherfordton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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