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Bostic’s story
Bostic in pictures
9 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
BosticNC
A town of 433. A typical home worth about $220K.
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
433
residents
Typical home
$220K
+4% in a year
Household income
$58K
median
Median age
38.7
years
Jobs based here
92
A commuter town
What makes Bostic stand out
The thing Bostic does most differently from other towns.
Small town
433 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Bostic’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →54°
Clear
H 84° · L 58°
Local news
All →- Chase vs Away - Boys Varsity Soccer 09/07/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 6
- East Rutherford vs Away - Girls Varsity Basketball 12/02/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Aug 29
- Game Teaser: Varsity Football Asheville High School vs. East Rutherford High School HighlightsNFHS Network · Aug 19
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bostic. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Bostic home is worth about $220K
The typical Bostic home is worth about $220,000, up 4% in a year, 34% below the North Carolina typical home.
$220KZillow home value
Typical home value
Bostic$220K
North Carolina$335K
+4%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Bostic
Most working residents leave Bostic for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Forest City (14%), Rutherfordton (10%) and Charlotte (10%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Bostic0%
Forest City14%
Rutherfordton10%
Charlotte10%
Spindale5%
18 mi
median commute distance
92
jobs based in Bostic
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Bostic has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 29°, and about 5 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
5″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–54°
Spring46–72°
Summer66–88°
Fall48–72°
Oct 27
typical first frost
Apr 11
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 35% of U.S. communities.
35risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong windTornadoes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
How healthy Bostic is
Bostic beats the North Carolina average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
32 measures vs. North Carolina
0 better28 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Bostic | NC |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.7% | 7.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.5% | 7.9% |
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
7.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
Bostic’s public schools outperform 51% of North Carolina districts
The public schools Bostic’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 51% of North Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Rutherford Middle School | 6–8 | 533 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NC on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Bostic for work
Where Bostic’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
92jobs based in Bostic
0%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Bostic
Town in North Carolina, United States
Bostic is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 355 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 355
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 948 ft
- ZIP code
- 28018
- Area code
- 828
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