Bessemer City, North Carolina

Population 5,372

Bessemer City is located in Gaston County, NC. The population is 5,372, making Bessemer City the 6th largest city in Gaston County.

There are 5 public schools in Bessemer City with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Bessemer City is very low , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Bessemer City is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Bessemer City property reports are available for any property address.

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

Bessemer City Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 24.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 69.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 6.1%

Crime Rate

28.75% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 162
  • Violent Crimes: 234
  • Robbery: 36
  • Burglary: 324
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

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

Environmental Hazards

91 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 85

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 5 K-12 public schools in Bessemer City, NC and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Bessemer City's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $740
  • 1 Bedroom: $755
  • 2 Bedrooms: $860
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,115
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,445

Zip Codes

28016 28052

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Environmental Hazards

91 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

Earthquakes
Bessemer City, NC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Bessemer City, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Bessemer City, NC has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Bessemer City, NC has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Bessemer City, NC: $32,500

Unemployment

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

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 56.00%
White Collar - 44.00%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Patrick T. McHenry

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

3 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Bessemer City, NC

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Bessemer City, NC
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