Granite Falls, North Carolina

Population 4,703

Granite Falls is located in Caldwell County, NC. The population is 4,703, making Granite Falls the 3rd largest city in Caldwell County.

There are 6 public schools in Granite Falls with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Granite Falls is moderate , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Granite Falls is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Granite Falls property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Granite Falls include Lovelady Township, Rhodhiss and Sawmills.

Granite Falls Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 23.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 56.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.5%

Crime Rate

65.87% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 367
  • Violent Crimes: 86
  • Robbery: 43
  • Burglary: 2
  • Property Crime: 7
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

84.30% Lower than national avg.
  • 1 offender in Granite Falls
  • 2.13 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

90 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 86

Unemployment

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

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Granite Falls, NC and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Granite Falls's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $628
  • 1 Bedroom: $630
  • 2 Bedrooms: $770
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,005
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,160

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Environmental Hazards

90 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Granite Falls, NC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Granite Falls, NC is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 39.25°
  • February 42.57°
  • March 50.64°
  • April 59.83°
  • May 67.54°
  • June 75.82°
  • July 78.15°
  • August 77.04°
  • September 71.07°
  • October 59.7°
  • November 49.35°
  • December 43.9°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Granite Falls, NC

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Granite Falls, NC: $48,909

Unemployment

Unemployment in Granite Falls is 3.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 38.20%
White Collar - 61.80%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Mark Meadows

Neighborhood Info

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3 Cemeteries view all

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0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Granite Falls, NC

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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