Bessemer City, NC Area Guide

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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 57% 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

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bessemer City? The cost of living in Bessemer City is 90/100 - which is 4% lower than North Carolina.
      Bessemer City
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bessemer City? Bessemer City crime rates are 1,067, which are 57% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      1,067 per 100k people

      53% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 94

      53% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Bessemer City? The median income in Bessemer City is $39,055 which is 19% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $39,05529% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,02836% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      26% 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Bessemer City home prices? Bessemer City home prices are $110,200 - which is 30% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $110,20040% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $81314% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      47%

      26% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Bessemer City have good schools? The Bessemer City graduation rate is 68% - which is 17% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      68%

      18% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      26%

      45% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% higher than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Bessemer City a good place to live? Bessemer City has an overall rating of 30% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      30%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      30%

      2 total surveys

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