Stanly County Travel and Tourism Facts
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$ Impact |
Domestic tourism generated an economic impact of $37.45 million in Stanly County in 1997. This is a 1.8 % increase over 1996 it compares with a 2.9% increase for North Carolina. Stanly is 52nd in travel impact among North Carolina's 100 counties.
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Jobs |
390 jobs in Stanly County are directly attributable to travel and tourism. Travel generated a $5.54 million payroll in Stanly County in 1997.
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Taxes |
State and local tax revenues from travel to Stanly County amounted to $3.1million in 1997. This represents a $56 tax saving to each county resident.
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Attractions |
Popular attractions include Morrow Mountain State Park, which offers hiking, camping, boating, picnicking, fishing and swimming.
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Visitors |
A 1994 survey found historic sites, beaches, scenic areas, museums, golf and fishing most popular among visitors to North Carolina. Average age is 41 years; 45% had household incomes $50,000 or more; 48%are college graduates, 21%graduate or professional school educated.
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Origins |
Top states of origin for North Carolina domestic visitors are Virginia, Florida, Pennsylvania, Maryland, South Carolina, Ohio, and Georgia.
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Hotels |
Some 38% of visitors stay in hotels and motels. Hotel occupancy for the Carolinas economic development region is among the most stable, usually exceeding the state average. During 1997 it ranged from 42.49% to 70.73%; this compares with occupancy ranging from 31.42% to 64.59% for 1995. Average daily rates for this region in 1997 ranged from $32.85 to $47.42 and tend to be lower than the state average. |