Graham County, NC

Living in Graham County

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 11
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Commute 42
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 100
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Airports 38
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 14
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Schools 34
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Residents

8.5k Population -193 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated
64% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American10%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate36%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$40k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government13%
Private sector65%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office17%
Service31%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$122k Median Home Value +$3.3k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$379 Median Monthly Rent +$87 (2010–19)
47% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home26%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas12%
Utility gas1%
Wood17%

Crime

Violent Crime in Graham County

United States45
North Carolina20

Property Crime in Graham County

United States48
North Carolina30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump79%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 5 3
Feb 40 5 1
Mar 48 5 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 71 5 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 48 5 0
Dec 39 5 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Graham County

Inland Flooding60
Tornado21
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Graham County, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Graham County, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Graham County, NC

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Young Harris College
29 miles, S
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Maryville College
29 miles, N
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Hiwassee College
33 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Graham County, NC

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Angel Medical Center
28 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Graham County, NC

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McGhee Tyson Airport
33 miles, N
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Lovell Field
80 miles, W