Swain County, NC

Living in Swain County

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 18
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 91
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Public Safety 93
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Airports 31
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Hospitals 47
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Colleges 10
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Schools 28
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Residents

14k Population +399 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial4%
Native American28%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate31%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income +$4.2k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government15%
Private sector61%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office15%
Service32%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$139k Median Home Value +$24k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
$497 Median Monthly Rent -$21 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home25%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas24%
Utility gas2%
Wood9%

Crime

Violent Crime in Swain County

United States45
North Carolina20

Property Crime in Swain County

United States48
North Carolina30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 5 4
Feb 37 5 2
Mar 43 5 2
Apr 51 4 1
May 59 5 0
Jun 66 5 0
Jul 69 5 0
Aug 68 5 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 44 4 0
Dec 36 5 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Swain County

Inland Flooding54
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Swain County, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Swain County, NC

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New Kituwah Academy
10 miles, SE
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St Andrew's School
14 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Swain County, NC

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Johnson University
30 miles, NW
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Maryville College
31 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Swain County, NC

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Airports

Airports near Swain County, NC

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McGhee Tyson Airport
34 miles, NW
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Tri-Cities Airport
86 miles, NE