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Ellenboro

A town of 723 people in North Carolina
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About Ellenboro

Town in North Carolina, United States
1880Established
723Population
1.3 sq miArea
1,063 ftElevation

Ellenboro is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 723 at the 2020 census.

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ZIP code28040
Area code828
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Housing in Ellenboro

$187K▲ 4.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Ellenboro home is worth about $187,000, up 4.8% in a year, 44% below the North Carolina typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Most working residents leave Ellenboro for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Forest City (14%), Charlotte (8%) and Shelby (5%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Forest City
14%
Charlotte
8%
Shelby
5%
Rutherfordton
4%
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Health in Ellenboro

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≈Just like North Carolina

No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.

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Nothing stands out: Ellenboro tracks North Carolina closely.

Care nearby

Rutherford Regional Medical CenterRutherfordton · 11.7 mi · ER
Kintegra Family Medicine - Boiling SpringsShelby · 7.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Ellenboro · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ellenboro →

Natural hazards in Ellenboro

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🌪️ Tornadoes
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Ellenboro has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 29°, and about 5 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

54° / 31°Winter
72° / 46°Spring
87° / 65°Summer
72° / 48°Fall
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Nearest: Haynes Public LibraryMooresboro · 4.6 miles · 42 hrs a week
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