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Bessemer City
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Bessemer City is a small, close-knit town in Gaston County, North Carolina, notable for its historic downtown and friendly community vibe. It's a peaceful destination offering access to outdoor recreation and Southern hospitality while maintaining easy proximity to larger cities like Charlotte and Gastonia.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
5,428
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.28°, -81.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,910
Local Cost
$1,160
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
70
English
97
Temperature
15.2°C
Summer Avg
25.6°C
Winter Avg
4.6°C
Record High
41.2°C
Record Low
-18.6°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1131 mm
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
8
Transport
30
Walk Score
30
Footways
59.0
Airport
CLT
Distance
32 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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