Spindale, North Carolina
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(15.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 18.0% for Black residents, 57.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 1.7% for two or more races residents)
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Spindale, NC
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 9 (9 officers - 9 male; 0 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.15 |
| North Carolina average: | 2.31 |
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Spindale, North Carolina accommodation & food services, waste management - Economy and Business Data
| Here: | 4.1% |
| North Carolina: | 3.2% |
- Textile mills & textile products (11.8%)
- Health care (11.1%)
- Educational services (8.1%)
- Construction (6.8%)
- Metal & metal products (5.7%)
- Plastics & rubber products (5.6%)
- Accommodation & food services (4.9%)
- Textile mills & textile products (14.0%)
- Construction (12.4%)
- Plastics & rubber products (6.4%)
- Metal & metal products (6.1%)
- Repair & maintenance (5.8%)
- Health care (5.2%)
- Wood products (4.9%)
- Health care (17.7%)
- Educational services (12.5%)
- Textile mills & textile products (9.2%)
- Social assistance (6.1%)
- Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
- Metal & metal products (5.3%)
- Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.0%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.2%)
- Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7.1%)
- Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.1%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.8%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.7%)
- Carpenters (3.5%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.1%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.7%)
- Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9.0%)
- Carpenters (6.6%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.0%)
- Laborers and material movers, hand (4.2%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
- Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (10.9%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.5%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.4%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
- Assemblers and fabricators (4.2%)
- Child care workers (4.0%)
Average climate in Spindale, North Carolina
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
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Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2015 was 64.9. This is about average.
| City: | 64.9 |
| U.S.: | 72.6 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2015 was 30.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.9 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 30.4 |
| U.S.: | 33.3 |
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2015 was 7.51. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.1 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 7.51 |
| U.S.: | 8.11 |
Tornado activity:
Spindale-area historical tornado activity is near North Carolina state average. It is 13% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 5/5/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.6 miles away from the Spindale town center killed 2 people and injured 35 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
On 5/5/1989, a category F4 tornado 20.9 miles away from the town center killed 4 people and injured 52 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Spindale-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Carolina state average. It is 6% greater than the overall U.S. average.On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 90.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 283.1 miles away from Spindale center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 107.7 miles away from the city center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 118.6 miles away from Spindale center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 226.4 miles away from Spindale center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 218.4 miles away from Spindale center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Rutherford County (13) is near the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 3
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers in Spindale:
Other hospitals and medical centers near Spindale:
- VOCA-WOODLAND (Hospital, about 2 miles away; RUTHERFORDTON, NC)
- RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL INC Acute Care Hospitals (about 3 miles away; RUTHERFORDTON, NC)
- HOSPICE OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY (Hospital, about 3 miles away; FOREST CITY, NC)
- WILLOW RIDGE OF NC LLC (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; RUTHERFORDTON, NC)
- CAROLINA HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; FOREST CITY, NC)
- WHITE OAK MANOR - RUTHERFORDTO (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; RUTHERFORDTON, NC)
- AUTUMN CARE OF FOREST CITY (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; FOREST CITY, NC)
Local government website: www.dekana.com/spindale2000
College/University in Spindale:
Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Spindale:
- Gardner-Webb University (about 17 miles; Boiling Springs, NC; Full-time enrollment: 4,241)
- Cleveland Community College (about 26 miles; Shelby, NC; FT enrollment: 2,541)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate (about 26 miles; Spartanburg, SC; FT enrollment: 4,994)
- Limestone College (about 27 miles; Gaffney, SC; FT enrollment: 2,758)
- Spartanburg Community College (about 27 miles; Spartanburg, SC; FT enrollment: 4,309)
- Western Piedmont Community College (about 29 miles; Morganton, NC; FT enrollment: 2,205)
- North Greenville University (about 33 miles; Tigerville, SC; FT enrollment: 2,341)
Public high school in Spindale:
- RUTHERFORD EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 286 ICC LOOP ROAD, Grades: 9-12)
Private high school in Spindale:
Public elementary/middle school in Spindale:
- SPINDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 161 N OAK ST, Grades: PK-5)
User-submitted facts and corrections:
- Rutherford County Animal Owners Association (RCAOA) is an association of local animal breeders, competitors, trainers, etc. Website = http://www.rcaoa.com Email info at rcaoa.com
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Spindale: Oakland Plaza (A), Stonecutter Mill (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Spindale include: Means Chapel (A), Adaville Church (B), Father's Vineyard (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemetery: Spindale Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Case Branch (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Drinking water stations with addresses in Spindale and their reported violations in the past:
BROAD RIVER WATER AUTHORITY (Population served: 16,250, Surface water):Past monitoring violations:
- Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between APR-2009 and JUN-2009, Contaminant: CARBON, TOTAL. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (OCT-09-2009), St Public Notif requested (OCT-12-2009), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-12-2009), St Public Notif received (NOV-04-2009)
- Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between JAN-2009 and MAR-2009, Contaminant: CARBON, TOTAL. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (OCT-09-2009), St Public Notif requested (OCT-09-2009), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-09-2009)
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.3 people |
| North Carolina: | 2.5 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 61.6% |
| Whole state: | 66.7% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 6.5% |
| Whole state: | 5.9% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
- Gay men: 0.2% of all households
43 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness in 2010
People in group quarters in Spindale in 2000:
- 207 people in state prisons
- 6 people in nursing homes
- 5 people in homes for abused, dependent, and neglected children
- 5 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
Banks with branches in Spindale (2011 data):
- Branch Banking and Trust Company: Spindale Branch at 153 W Main St, branch established on 1939/12/18. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $168,867.6 mil, Deposits: $127,549.5 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1793 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 10.7 |
| North Carolina average: | 11.7 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Spindale, NC (based on Rutherford County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 39,251 | 133 |
| Mainline Protestant | 6,649 | 37 |
| Black Protestant | 3,387 | 21 |
| Catholic | 877 | 1 |
| Other | 396 | 2 |
| None | 17,469 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 17
| Rutherford County: | 2.70 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 2.05 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
| Here: | 0.16 / 10,000 pop. |
| North Carolina: | 0.14 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
| Rutherford County: | 0.64 / 10,000 pop. |
| North Carolina: | 0.92 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 48
| Here: | 7.63 / 10,000 pop. |
| North Carolina: | 4.75 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 46
| This county: | 7.31 / 10,000 pop. |
| North Carolina: | 7.57 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Rutherford County: | 11.0% |
| North Carolina: | 9.8% |
Adult obesity rate:
| This county: | 27.7% |
| North Carolina: | 28.3% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Rutherford County: | 15.2% |
| State: | 15.6% |
Health and Nutrition:
Healthy diet rate:
| This city: | 56.2% |
| North Carolina: | 48.9% |
Average overall health of teeth and gums:
| Here: | 55.6% |
| State: | 46.1% |
Average BMI:
| Spindale: | 27.9 |
| North Carolina: | 28.8 |
People feeling badly about themselves:
| Spindale: | 16.7% |
| North Carolina: | 20.7% |
People not drinking alcohol at all:
| This city: | 8.3% |
| North Carolina: | 10.7% |
Average hours sleeping at night:
| Here: | 7.0 |
| North Carolina: | 6.8 |
Overweight people:
| Here: | 32.5% |
| State: | 33.7% |
General health condition:
| Spindale: | 62.1% |
| North Carolina: | 55.8% |
Average condition of hearing:
| Spindale: | 81.7% |
| State: | 79.7% |
More about Health and Nutrition of Spindale, NC Residents
| Local government employment and payroll (March 2022) | |||||
| Function | Full-time employees | Monthly full-time payroll | Average yearly full-time wage | Part-time employees | Monthly part-time payroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police Protection - Officers | 8 | $36,274 | $54,411 | 0 | $0 |
| Sewerage | 8 | $30,699 | $46,049 | 0 | $0 |
| Firefighters | 5 | $20,894 | $50,146 | 0 | $0 |
| Financial Administration | 3 | $16,620 | $66,480 | 0 | $0 |
| Parks and Recreation | 3 | $10,137 | $40,548 | 1 | $177 |
| Streets and Highways | 3 | $8,011 | $32,044 | 0 | $0 |
| Solid Waste Management | 3 | $7,768 | $31,072 | 0 | $0 |
| Local Libraries | 1 | $4,096 | $49,152 | 1 | $1,563 |
| Other and Unallocable | 1 | $3,087 | $37,044 | 0 | $0 |
| Other Government Administration | 0 | $0 | 6 | $8,193 | |
| Totals for Government | 35 | $137,587 | $47,173 | 8 | $9,933 |
| Businesses in Spindale, NC | ||||
| Name | Count | Name | Count | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennys | 1 | New Balance | 1 | |
| FedEx | 1 | SAS Shoes | 1 | |
| H&R Block | 1 | UPS | 3 | |
| McDonald's | 1 | |||
Strongest AM radio stations in Spindale:
- WWOL (780 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FOREST CITY, NC; Owner: HOLLY SPRINGS BAPTIST BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
- WGMA (1520 AM; daytime; 0 kW; SPINDALE, NC; Owner: MOONGLOW BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WAGY (1320 AM; 1 kW; FOREST CITY, NC; Owner: WAGY, INC.)
- WCAB (590 AM; 0 kW; RUTHERFORDTON, NC; Owner: ISOTHERMAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC)
- WFGW (1010 AM; 50 kW; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORP.)
- WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WCSZ (1070 AM; 50 kW; SANS SOUCI, SC; Owner: WHYZ RADIO, L.P.)
- WJFJ (1160 AM; 10 kW; TRYON, NC; Owner: COLUMBUS BROADCAST CORPORATION, INC.)
- WHKY (1290 AM; 50 kW; HICKORY, NC; Owner: LONG COMMUNICATIONS, LLC.)
- WBCU (1460 AM; 50 kW; UNION, SC)
- WBT (1110 AM; 50 kW; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATNS CO. OF NORTH CAROLINA)
- WKJV (1380 AM; 25 kW; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: INTERNATIONAL BAPTIST OUTREACH MISSIONS)
- WLTC (1370 AM; 20 kW; GASTONIA, NC)
Strongest FM radio stations in Spindale:
- WAGI-FM (105.3 FM; GAFFNEY, SC; Owner: GAFFNEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WTPT (93.3 FM; FOREST CITY, NC; Owner: UPSTATE BROADCASTING, LLC)
- WMIT (106.9 FM; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WNCW (88.7 FM; SPINDALE, NC; Owner: ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
- WSPA-FM (98.9 FM; SPARTANBURG, SC; Owner: ENTERCOM GREENVILLE LICENSE, LLC)
- WFBC-FM (93.7 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: ENTERCOM GREENVILLE LICENSE, LLC)
- WQNQ (104.3 FM; OLD FORT, NC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WKSF (99.9 FM; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WMYI (102.5 FM; HENDERSONVILLE, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WESC-FM (92.5 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WSSL-FM (100.5 FM; GRAY COURT, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WYFG (91.1 FM; GAFFNEY, SC; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
- W220CD (91.9 FM; ENKA, NC; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
- WBAV-FM (101.9 FM; GASTONIA, NC; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
- WPEG (97.9 FM; CONCORD, NC; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
- WLNK (107.9 FM; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
- WNKS (95.1 FM; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
- WLYT (102.9 FM; HICKORY, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WMUU-FM (94.5 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: WMUU, INC.)
- WECR-FM (102.3 FM; BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: RONDINARO BROADCASTING, INC)
TV broadcast stations around Spindale:
- WASV-TV (Channel 62; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SOUTH CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
- WBTV (Channel 3; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS/WBTV, INC.)
- WCNC-TV (Channel 36; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: WCNC-TV, INC.)
- WJZY (Channel 46; BELMONT, NC; Owner: WJZY-TV, INC.)
- WWWB (Channel 55; ROCK HILL, SC; Owner: WWWB-TV, INC.)
- WSQY-LP (Channel 66; SPARTANBURG, SC; Owner: ASHEVILLE MEDIA GROUP, LLC)
- WHNS (Channel 21; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
- WSPA-TV (Channel 7; SPARTANBURG, SC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
- WRET-TV (Channel 49; SPARTANBURG, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 22Number of bridges
- 220ft / 67.3mTotal length
- 95,950Total average daily traffic
- 9,874Total average daily truck traffic
- New bridges - historical statistics
- 11950-1959
- 51960-1969
- 21970-1979
- 41980-1989
- 61990-1999
- 42000-2009
FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Spindale)FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:
8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Spindale, NC)FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
6- WNCW Studio, 286 Icc Loop Road (Lat: 35.335222 Lon: -81.912250), Type: Tower, Structure height: 13.7 m, Call Sign: WPNF607,
Assigned Frequencies: 944.500 MHz, Grant Date: 08/06/1987, Expiration Date: 12/01/2027, Registrant: Schwartz, Woods & Miller, 1233 20th Street, N.W. Suite 610, Washington, DC 20036-7322, Phone: (202) 833-1700, Fax: (202) 833-2351, Email:
- HP-1336, Fairground, 135 Fairground Rd. (Lat: 35.346083 Lon: -81.908944), Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WQKY675,
Assigned Frequencies: 6705.00 MHz, 6645.00 MHz, 6715.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/04/2019, Expiration Date: 10/28/2029, Certifier: Wayne E Eberhard, Registrant: North Carolina Stste Highway Patrol, 4231 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4231, Phone: (919) 948-7854, Fax: (919) 662-4444, Email:
- FAIRGROUND V, Hp-1336, Fairground Rd Site, 351 Fairground Rd. (Lat: 35.346083 Lon: -81.908944), Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WQMJ967,
Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/04/2020, Expiration Date: 08/30/2030, Certifier: Peter Gaulin, Registrant: Rutherford Co Communications, 153 Sparks Dr, Forest City, NC 28043, Phone: (828) 287-6095, Fax: (828) 287-6157, Email:
- SPINDALE, 139 Garden Brook Drive (Lat: 35.331667 Lon: -81.924444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.3 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WQPW518,
Assigned Frequencies: 10795.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/02/2022, Expiration Date: 08/30/2032, Certifier: Chris Harris, Registrant: Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC, 2101 Rexford Rd, Ste 200e, Charlotte, NC 28211, Phone: (704) 936-1801, Fax: (704) 936-1801, Email:
- Fairground Road, Hp-1336, Fairground Rd Site, 351 Fairground Rd. (Lat: 35.346083 Lon: -81.908944), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 107.9 m, Call Sign: WQQC838,
Assigned Frequencies: 6705.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/01/2012, Expiration Date: 04/30/2013, Cancellation Date: 02/04/2013, Certifier: Wayne E Eberhard, Registrant: North Carolina State Highway Patrol, 4702 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4702, Phone: (919) 662-4440, Fax: (919) 662-4444, Email:
- SPINDALE OC, Spindale Oc, 308 Oakland Road (Lat: 35.348694 Lon: -81.919500), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96 m, Call Sign: WKU43,
Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 05/15/2018, Expiration Date: 08/03/2028, Certifier: Richard A Donaldson, Registrant: Duke Energy Business Services, LLC, 610 Toddville Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214, Phone: (704) 382-5699, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Spindale)FAA Registered Aircraft:
1- Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 734MC, N734MC, N-734MC, Serial Number: 17268952, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 04/05/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 07/05/2007
Registrant (LLC): Rcfc LLC, Po Box 384, Spindale, NC 28160
2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
- Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Spindale, NC
- 13439.0%Structure Fires
- 13238.4%Outside Fires
- 4111.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
- 3710.8%Other
According to the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 23. The highest number of reported fires - 45 took place in 2014, and the least - 3 in 2004. The data has a growing trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (39.0%), and Outside Fires (38.4%).| Most common first names in Spindale, NC among deceased individuals | ||
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| James | 71 | 71.8 years |
| William | 52 | 73.4 years |
| Mary | 44 | 79.0 years |
| John | 42 | 74.2 years |
| Charles | 39 | 71.9 years |
| George | 22 | 75.2 years |
| Annie | 21 | 80.5 years |
| Thomas | 19 | 70.8 years |
| Robert | 18 | 71.9 years |
| Clarence | 15 | 72.9 years |
| Most common last names in Spindale, NC among deceased individuals | ||
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| Smith | 30 | 73.4 years |
| Davis | 27 | 75.2 years |
| Walker | 25 | 75.4 years |
| Melton | 22 | 70.1 years |
| Greene | 20 | 74.7 years |
| Williams | 20 | 77.7 years |
| Moore | 20 | 72.4 years |
| Hill | 18 | 62.7 years |
| Jones | 18 | 77.4 years |
| Wilson | 17 | 71.3 years |
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 63.5%Electricity
- 17.9%Utility gas
- 11.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 7.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 83.5%Electricity
- 12.9%Utility gas
- 2.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 0.9%Wood
Spindale compared to North Carolina state average:
- Median household income below state average.
- Median house value below state average.
- Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Median age below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
- House age significantly above state average.
- Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
- Number of college students below state average.
Top Patent Applicants
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Total of 4 patent applications in 2008-2024.