Skip to main content

NC area data

Rhodhiss, NC

Rhodhiss, NC.

Population: 301 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rhodhiss, NC is $121,900. Homes sell for a median $261,500 after a median 225 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

$121,900

Median home value

225

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$121,900
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$261,500
Median list price
$129,900
Median price per sqft
$180
1-year sale-price change
+49.4%
Median days on market
225 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
1

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

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%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 58% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
48.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
221
Days with Moderate air quality
16
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (44 mi)
National parks include
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Cowpens National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
24
Hospitals include
RUTHERFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ATRIUM HEALTH CLEVELAND, CAROMONT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
22
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Housing built before 1970
57.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
1.5%
Median annual property tax
$740
Households with broadband internet
56.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,592
Average weekly wage
$946
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
224

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RhodhissState medianUS median
Median sale price$261,500$330,000$325,000
Median days on market225 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$740$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in Rhodhiss, NC?
$121,900.
What is the median sale price in Rhodhiss, NC?
$261,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Rhodhiss, NC?
Median days on market: 225 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rhodhiss, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Rhodhiss, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 58% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rhodhiss, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rhodhiss, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in Rhodhiss, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rhodhiss, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Rhodhiss

Selling a home in Rhodhiss, NC?

REAIGENT7 gives every listing its own AI assistant grounded in this same public data — it answers buyer questions about the home and the area, around the clock, and sends every lead to the listing agent. Agents: it installs on your listing page, your website, or WordPress.

Data last updated

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

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents