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 · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.