Wagram is a small town of 946 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $51,304
and a 12.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wagram stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wagram is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wagram city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.7
Wagram's overall cost of living index is 88.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wagram costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wagram, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$98,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$800
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,304
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Wagram's violent crime rate is 1168.8 per 100,000 residents
— 208% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
1168.8 /100k
Property Crime
3334.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wagram is served primarily by Scotland County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wagram, NC
National Avg
School District
Scotland County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wagram sees average highs of 55.3°F in January
and 92.2°F in July,
with 40.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.8 inches of snow per year.
Wagram's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wagram roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $98,300 and median rent is $800/month.
Wagram's violent crime rate is 1168.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3334.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wagram are operated by Scotland County Schools.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wagram, NC has a population of 946, a median household income of $51,304, and an unemployment rate of 12.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Wagram averages 55.3°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.2 inches
with about 2.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wagram, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28396.
The population of Wagram, North Carolina is 946 with a median age of 45.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wagram: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $98,300, median household income $51,304, crime index 248 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wagram side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
