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Anson County
  • County in North Carolina

Report Card

grade C
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C minus
  2. Housing
    grade C minus
  3. Nightlife
    grade C
  4. Good for Families
    grade C
  5. Diversity
    grade A
  6. Jobs
    grade C
  7. Weather
    grade B+
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade C
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade B
  11. Commute
    grade C+

editorial

Anson County is located in North Carolina with a population of 22,388. In Anson County, most residents own their homes. Residents of Anson County tend to lean liberal.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$100,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$762
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    32%
  • Own
    68%
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Anson County Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    1,219.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    110.8
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    89.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    203.2
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    1,976.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    3,639.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    277.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    19%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    3%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    9%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    30%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    41%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    18%
    national  11%

Working in Anson County

Jobs
grade C
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$39,862
National
$69,021

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