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Rutherford College, NC

Rutherford College, NC.

Population: 375 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, lightning, inlandFlooding, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.5 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Kings Mountain National Military Park (43 mi)
Nearest airport
Foothills Regional Airport (MRN) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
22
Avg hospital rating
2.9 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
11
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Median annual property tax
$1,675
Households with broadband internet
67.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,068
Average weekly wage
$866
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
422

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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