Gamewell is a town in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Gamewell had a population of 3,702. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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How Gamewell ranks

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#4Lowest property tax in NC #44Most affordable in NC #49Cheapest rent in NC All NC rankings →

Town numbers

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Area code828

Living in Gamewell

Housing in Gamewell

$217K▲ 3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Gamewell home is worth about $217,000, up 3% in a year, 35% below the North Carolina typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Health in Gamewell

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Health Grade C−

Healthier than 22% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 60% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with North Carolina

13worse than NC

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close

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What stands out

11.1%More adults with COPDNC 7.1% · worse 19%More smokersNC 13.5% · worse 9.2%More adults with heart diseaseNC 6.6% · worse

Care nearby

Caldwell Memorial HospitalLenoir · 4.7 mi · ER

Kintegra Health Admin - CollettsvilleCollettsville · 6.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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Schools in Gamewell

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School Grade B-

The public schools Gamewell’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 50% of North Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

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DistrictCaldwell County SchoolsSchools2

Gamewell Elementary CElementary · Grades PK–5 · 459 students Gamewell Middle C+Middle · Grades 6–8 · 457 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within NC. Ratings are from neighbors.

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