SpencerNC

A town of 3,349, settled in 1905. Healthier than 77% of U.S. towns.

Population

3,349

+1.3% since 2010

Typical home

$205K

−4.7% in a year

Household income

$65K

median

Median age

44.2

years

Jobs based here

1,204

Balanced

What makes Spencer stand out

The 3 things Spencer does most differently from other towns.

Picked automatically from the data

100 U.S. towns● Spencer

Health

77% of U.S. towns are healthier

on CDC estimates

Better than NC on 0 measures, worse on 13.

$205Ktypical home

Housing

$205K typical home

39% below the NC typical home

Down 4.7% in a year.

Conserved land & trails

Outdoors

#77 most conserved land in NC

0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves

6.5% of the town is conserved land.

Spencer’s report card

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HealthC−Healthier than 23% of U.S. towns Housing$205K39% below the NC typical home Outdoors0 miof trails · 6.5% conserved SchoolsCBeats 34% of NC districts Hazards27/100Low risk of storm & flood damage Climate89°/29°Summer high · winter low · 2″ snow Commute22 miHalf of commuters travel less

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Weather

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Fog/Mist

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Upcoming events

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The data

Ordered by what stands out in Spencer. Another town gets a different order.

Health

Healthier than 23% of U.S. towns

Spencer beats the North Carolina average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.

C−Health Grade

32 measures vs. North Carolina

0 better19 too close to call13 worse

What stands out	Spencer	NC
More adults facing food insecurity	20.6%	15.2%
More adults facing a utility shut-off	10.9%	8.1%
More adults facing housing insecurity	16%	12.2%

Novant Health Rowan Medical Center

3 mi away · emergency room

3 of 3

care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

25th

percentile among NC towns

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →

Housing

A typical Spencer home is worth about $205K

The typical Spencer home is worth about $205,000, down 4.7% in a year, 39% below the North Carolina typical home.

$205KZillow home value

Typical home value

Spencer$205K

North Carolina$335K

−4.7%

value change, 1 year

homes sold in May

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Outdoors

6.5% of Spencer is conserved land

0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.

6.5%conserved

Map of Spencer: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk — Green: conserved land · dashed: trails · numbers: the places below

6.5%

conserved · 143 of 2,212 acres

0.0 mi

of trails · 0 per sq mi

#77

most conserved land in NC

#144

most walkable in NC

Biggest places to walk	Trails	Acres
1. Yadkin River Park	—	1

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →

Schools

Spencer’s public schools outperform 34% of North Carolina districts

The public schools Spencer’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 66% of North Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

CSchool Grade

School	Grades	Students	Grade
North Rowan Elementary	PK–5	405	D
North Rowan Middle	6–8	649	D
North Rowan High	9–12	555	D

NCES · EDFacts · graded within NC on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →

Natural hazards

Low risk, with inland flooding at the top

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.

27risk score of 100

FEMA risk score

Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes

paid flood claims since 2020

federal disasters paid out here

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →

Climate

Mild winters, hot summers

Spencer has mild winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 29°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

2″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter31–53°

Spring46–71°

Summer66–87°

Fall48–72°

Oct 30

typical first frost

Apr 6

typical last frost

+0.9°

vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →

Work & commute

Most working residents commute out of Spencer

Most working residents leave Spencer for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Salisbury (24%), Charlotte (13%) and Concord (4%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

3%work in town

Where working residents work

In Spencer3%

Salisbury24%

Charlotte13%

Concord4%

Winston-Salem3%

22 mi

median commute distance

1,204

jobs based in Spencer

Balanced

jobs vs. working residents

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →

Safety

Crime reported in Spencer

Spencer's reported crime rate is well below North Carolina's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 3 reported in 2025.