Livability Score

58
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (1) F
Jack Dixon Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (0) F
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Wow Supermarket
Grocery Store
Parks (5) B
Uptown Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Founders Park
Park
Kevin Millwood Park
Park
Indian Spring Park
Park
Crowders Mountain County Park
Park
Tryon County Courthouse Historical Site
Park
Northwest Community Park
Park
Deal Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Mountain Treasures
Furniture
B&B Antique and Artisan Mall
Furniture
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Big Lots
Department Store
Dixie Village Shopping Center
Mall
Speedway
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
AT&T
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Bessemer City.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Bessemer City is 90/100 - which is 4% lower than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
B+
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crime B-

Bessemer City crime rates are 1,670 per 100k, which is 32% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
1,365 crimes per 100k
B
Violent Crime
305 crimes per 100k
C+
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employment F

The median income in Bessemer City is $39,055 - which is 19% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$39,055
F
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
C+
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health D-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Bessemer City home prices are $110,200 - which is 30% lower than North Carolina
Home Price
$110,200
F
Home Appreciation Rate
13%
A-
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio)
A-
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schools F

The Bessemer City graduation rate is 68% - which is 17% lower than North Carolina
School Test Scores
26%
F
High School Grad. Rates
68%
F
Elementary Schools (5) F
Community Christian Academy
Bessemer City Primary
Bessemer City Middle
Bessemer City Central Elem
Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School
East Elementary
North Elementary
High Schools (2) F
Community Christian Academy
Bessemer City High
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ratings F

Bessemer City has an overall rating of 30% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
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Bessemer City Area Facts

  • Bessemer City has a Livability Score of 58/100, which is considered below average
  • Bessemer City crime rates are 32% lower than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Bessemer City is 4% lower than the North Carolina average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bessemer City? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Uptown Park
      Central Park
      Founders Park
      Kevin Millwood Park
      Indian Spring Park
      Crowders Mountain County Park
      Tryon County Courthouse Historical Site
      Northwest Community Park

      Entertainment

      Jack Dixon Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Bessemer City? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Bessemer City.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Bessemer City a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors