Rutherford County

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

8Municipalities
64,930Residents
43Articles
$53,742Avg. Median Income
$219,250Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Apr 21Lake Lure soft reopening welcomes locals back on the water for first time since HeleneLake LureApr 21Lake Lure moves to 'Soft Opening' PhaseLake LureApr 21Ingles Open Road: Rutherfordton, NCRutherfordtonApr 20Lake Lure begins soft reopening more than a year after Hurricane HeleneLake LureApr 20Helene: Lake Lure reopensLake LureApr 20Lake Lure soft reopening welcomes locals back on the water for first time since HeleneLake LureApr 19Lake Lure will reopen more than 500 days after HeleneLake LureApr 18Lake Lure to reopen lake 19 months after HeleneLake LureApr 17Lake Lure to reopen lake 19 months after HeleneLake LureApr 15Lake Lure soft reopening is coming soon: Here's what to knowLake LureApr 6Lake Lure soft reopening is coming soon: Here's what to knowLake LureApr 6As Lake Lure refills, local restaurant eyes busy summer as tourists returnLake LureMar 27Wood fire in Lake Lure contained, town officials sayLake LureMar 13Lake Lure rebuilding marina, aiming to reopen lake by Memorial Day after Helene damageLake LureMar 13Town targets Memorial Day weekend for grand reopening of Lake LureLake Lure

Rankings in Rutherford County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1Lake LureRutherford+3.7%
2RutherfordtonRutherford+0.3%
3Forest CityRutherford-0.1%
4SpindaleRutherford-2.7%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1Lake LureRutherford0.27%
2RutherfordtonRutherford0.32%
3Forest CityRutherford0.35%
4SpindaleRutherford0.37%
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Annual Financial Report

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1Lake LureRutherford62 / 100
2RutherfordtonRutherford52 / 100
3Forest CityRutherford46 / 100
4SpindaleRutherford42 / 100
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Illinois Dept. of Insurance

Municipalities

Bostic

Pop. 355Income $56,563Homes $156,300
Town (Board of Trustees)

Chimney Rock Village

Pop. 140Income $67,656Homes $361,100
Village (President-Trustee)

Ellenboro

Pop. 723Income $50,625Homes $104,500
Town (Board of Trustees)

Forest City

Pop. 7,377Income $35,897Homes $142,100
Town (Board of Trustees)

Lake Lure

Pop. 1,365Income $72,813Homes $510,300
Town (Board of Trustees)

Ruth

Pop. 347Income $48,125Homes $122,000
Town (Board of Trustees)

Rutherfordton

Pop. 3,640Income $59,750Homes $226,900
Town (Board of Trustees)

Spindale

Pop. 4,225Income $38,509Homes $130,800
Town (Board of Trustees)