The small unincorporated community of Lattimore, NC (zip code 28089) is located in Cleveland County and serves as an important connector to the nearby towns of Shelby and Kings Mountain. According to BestPlaces, Lattimore has a crime rate of 5/10, making it safer than 45% of US cities. The cost of living is 6/10, slightly above the national average. Additionally, Lattimore has a livability score of 68/100, meaning that most people would find it moderately comfortable to live there. Education-wise, the city's public schools are rated below average by GreatSchools ratings. In terms of employment opportunities, the city's unemployment rate is 4.5%, lower than the US average. Overall, despite its relatively low ranking in some areas such as education and livability, Lattimore is still considered a safe place to live with relatively low cost of living and employment opportunities.
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