Burke County

MyTownView tracks 8 municipalities in Burke County, North Carolina. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

8Municipalities
87,795Residents
11Articles
$57,915Avg. Median Income
$191,075Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Apr 1Man charged with child abuse after kid found naked in Morganton parking lotMorgantonMar 22False school shooting report prompts lockdown at NCSSM's Morganton campusMorgantonMar 16Morganton man killed in rollover crash on I-40 in Iredell CountyMorgantonMar 1Photos from Drexel's overtime win against North Carolina A&TDrexelFeb 12A museum in Hildebran suffered damage from a burst pipeHildebranNov 5Human remains found in Valdese, N.C.ValdeseNov 4Human remains found in Valdese, police sayValdeseSep 10Today's tiny town: Rhodhiss, North CarolinaRhodhissJul 13Fire at rehab center displaces 90 people in Morganton, NCMorgantonJul 15Fabric of flag on moon made in Rhodhiss, NCRhodhissJul 15Town of Rhodhiss celebrates 50th anniversary of their part in the moon landingRhodhiss

Rankings in Burke County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1HildebranBurke+18.7%
2DrexelBurke+15.3%
3RhodhissBurke+9.8%
4Connelly SpringsBurke+3.6%
5Rutherford CollegeBurke+3.5%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1Connelly SpringsBurke0.60%
2Rutherford CollegeBurke0.68%
3HildebranBurke0.70%
4Glen AlpineBurke0.81%
5DrexelBurke0.91%
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Annual Financial Report

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1Connelly SpringsBurke77 / 100
2Rutherford CollegeBurke72 / 100
3HildebranBurke70 / 100
4Glen AlpineBurke63 / 100
5DrexelBurke56 / 100
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Illinois Dept. of Insurance

Municipalities

Connelly Springs

Pop. 1,529Income $66,643Homes $206,500
Town (Board of Trustees)

Drexel

Pop. 2,146Income $58,824Homes $204,600
Town (Board of Trustees)

Glen Alpine

Pop. 1,991Income $62,917Homes $173,200
Town (Board of Trustees)

Hildebran

Pop. 2,207Income $53,125Homes $194,900
Town (Board of Trustees)

Morganton

Pop. 17,474Income $49,434Homes $208,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Rhodhiss

Pop. 1,166Income $48,125Homes $134,700
Town (Board of Trustees)

Rutherford College

Pop. 1,226Income $63,000Homes $196,600
Town (Board of Trustees)

Valdese

Pop. 4,689Income $61,250Homes $209,800
Town (Board of Trustees)