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Gamewell, NC

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Population
3,713
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,067 ft
Median Home Value
$170,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$808/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$46,556
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Gamewell

Gamewell is a quiet foothill community of around 3,700 residents in Caldwell County, North Carolina. Positioned right along Highway 18 between Lenoir and Morganton, the town offers a peaceful, rural-suburban feel with scenic views of the surrounding Blue Ridge foothills. Lower Creek winds right through the area, giving the landscape plenty of natural green space while keeping neighbors connected to nearby outdoor recreation.

Gamewell, North Carolina

Daily life here is low-key and residential, making it popular for people who want a calm home base within an easy commute of larger regional hubs. Students attend Caldwell County schools, and locals often head to the town park for sports and afternoon walks. For major grocery runs, dining, and healthcare, most residents make the quick drive into Lenoir or head south toward Morganton and the Catawba Valley.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+97.8ratingNearby Inpatient HospitalsA+97.0rating

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