Kings Mountain, North Carolina

Population 10,835

Kings Mountain is located in Gaston County, NC. The population is 10,835, making Kings Mountain the 3rd largest city in Gaston County.

There are 7 public schools in Kings Mountain with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Kings Mountain is moderate , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Kings Mountain is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Kings Mountain property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Kings Mountain include Crowders Mountain Township, Bessemer City and Grover.

Kings Mountain Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 16.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 72.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11%

Crime Rate

23.92% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 274
  • Violent Crimes: 137
  • Robbery: 46
  • Burglary: 611
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 0 offenders in Kings Mountain
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

196 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 13
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 177

Unemployment

Moderate 4.0%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Kings Mountain, NC and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Kings Mountain's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.
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1 Private School

Grace Christian Academy

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74 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Kings Mountain, NC issued 74 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 74 permits, 14 were issued for single family homes and 60 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Kings Mountain, NC issued 13 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $700
  • 1 Bedroom: $710
  • 2 Bedrooms: $810
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,050
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,360

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Environmental Hazards

196 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Kings Mountain, NC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Kings Mountain, NC is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
    Kings Mountain, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 40.33°
  • February 44.38°
  • March 52.28°
  • April 61.17°
  • May 68.67°
  • June 77.07°
  • July 80.23°
  • August 78.44°
  • September 72.75°
  • October 61.1°
  • November 50.88°
  • December 43.9°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Kings Mountain, NC

Earthquakes
Kings Mountain, NC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Kings Mountain, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Kings Mountain, NC has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Kings Mountain, NC has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Kings Mountain, NC: $37,023

Unemployment

Unemployment in Kings Mountain is 4.0%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.43%
White Collar - 51.57%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • Patrick T. McHenry

Neighborhood Info

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3 Cemeteries view all

11 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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